

Esther Derby's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
7 snips May 13, 2024
Esther Derby, renowned figure in the agile community and author, shares her journey to Scrum mastery. The podcast explores iterative processes, reflective practices, the evolving role of Scrum Master, enhancing retrospectives, and change management. Esther emphasizes the importance of reflection, continuous improvement, and driving change without authority.
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Early Scrum Encounter
- Esther Derby first encountered Scrum in the early 2000s, finding similarities to her iterative project approach.
- Her prior experience involved incremental builds and user feedback, resonating with Scrum's principles.
Iterative Development's Power
- Iterative development allows for better progress tracking and stronger customer connections.
- Scrum enhances these aspects, enabling early error detection and correction.
Iterative Reflection's Importance
- Scrum's iterative reflection through sprint reviews and retrospectives is valuable.
- It promotes continuous improvement by examining both product and teamwork.