The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad Scrum IS a Delivery Framework - NOT a Ceremonial Cult
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Sep 22, 2025 In this discussion, the host tackles common misconceptions about Scrum, emphasizing that it’s a practical delivery framework rather than merely a set of ceremonies. Understanding Scrum’s purpose is highlighted as crucial to avoid merely performing rituals. The need for coaching inexperienced stakeholders is stressed, as is the importance of aligning organizations beyond individual teams. The podcast warns against treating Scrum casually, stressing the identification of real bottlenecks that affect outcomes and urging a focus on shared goals to foster true agility.
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Understand Why Scrum Exists
- Scrum is often misunderstood because people skip learning the deeper purpose behind its practices.
- Understanding the why behind ceremonies gives teams respect for the framework and unlocks real value.
Empower Real Product Owners And Scrum Masters
- Do train and empower mature product owners and scrum masters who can say no and protect the sprint goal.
- Do explain unfinished work is not failure and guard focus like a bodyguard at a rock concert.
Agile Is Philosophy, Not Tools
- Agile is a shared philosophy, not a toolkit or checklist of rituals.
- Continuous feedback loops are fundamental; without them you effectively aren't agile.
