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This week, Dan Neumann is joined by Hal Hogue and Erica Menendez, colleagues and consultants at AgileThought.

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In this episode, they are delivering a Scary Stand Up as a special edition for Halloween. Get ready for a unique, funny, and terrifying show where they are diving deep into how frightening certain aspects of an Agile life can be, from Daily Scrum to Sprint plannings. Dan, Hal, and Erica are sharing valuable examples and giving great tips and suggestions to enhance the daily work and move towards the set goals in an authentic Agile way.

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Key Takeaways

\u25cf Facilitating Daily Scrums can be scary!

\u25cb When the Scrum Master is leading a meeting people tend to just focus on them.

\u25cb Understanding the \u201cwhy\u201d behind the Daily Scrum is crucial.

\u25cb The Scrum Master needs to give the team space.

\u25cb Respecting the time box is necessary.

\u25cb Collaboration needs to take place throughout the day, not only during Scrum meetings.

\u25cf The Chickens and Pigs metaphor is outdated, stop using it!

\u25cb There is a danger in using the chickens and pigs metaphor since it creates walls and barriers to collaboration.

\u25cb It has not been in the Scrum Guide for about a decade.

\u25cf Instead of too much chattering, a board can be used as a visual tool to help coordinate the plan for the next 24hrs in a Daily Scrum.

\u25cb Remember that a board cannot replace a conversation.

\u25cf Scary Sprint Planning! Boooohhhh!

\u25cb Stop bullying someone for a task that is carried over, it is the whole team\u2019s responsibility in the first place.

\u25cb The Scrum values should be embodied all the time.

\u25cb The team is really working towards the Sprint Goal, is not a really big deal if one task is carried over.

\u25cb Remember to define the Why, the What, and the How.

\u25cb Being remote makes the work even more challenging.

\u25cf Sprint Reviews can be horrific!

\u25cb A short Sprint Review does not mean it is a good one! Are you considering the reason behind it?

\u25cb Sprint Reviews are great opportunities for feedback, don\u2019t waste them!

\u25cb What is the Increment like? Where does the team want to go next?

\u25cb Everybody should be together in a Sprint Review.

\u25cf Embrace your scary stories, this is how you learn and improve!

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition, Lyssa Adkins

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The Scrum Fieldbook: A Master Class on Accelerating Performance, Getting Results, and Defining the Future, JJ Sutherland

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The Reengineering Alternative, William Schneider

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