by Merle | Jan 29, 2026 | Software Development, Tools
A clear framework for measuring the IT team and core speed metrics from a single page: what is the difference between Lead Time and Cycle Time, how to set a start-end rule, and when to use each.
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by Merle | Mar 22, 2024 | Software Development
In product development, we never have enough time or resources to implement all desired initiatives. Product owners constantly evaluate which developments to pursue and which to postpone, and making the right decisions is far from easy. The RICE model helps us make faster and more accurate decisions when prioritizing tasks.
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by Merle | Aug 2, 2022 | Software Development
The role of the Product Owner is the most important role in a software development team. This role is far from easy, the area of responsibility is large and varied, the workload is usually as well, and so it may happen that “the seams start to burst” somewhere. I have compiled eight of the most common mistakes made by product owners that have the greatest impact in product development.
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by Merle | Oct 8, 2021 | Coaching
I am often asked how to conduct a Scrum Retro meeting correctly so that people would be happy to participate next time as well. And this is a very correct question, because if you conduct a Retro meeting in an incompetent way, it will most likely go wrong and people will have a traumatic experience instead of the expected benefit. However, a successful Retro meeting is extremely useful. Here you will find a detailed step-by-step description of how to carry out your first Retro or, if you have already done them before, you may find new useful tips.
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by Merle | May 27, 2021 | Coaching
How do you know that the Scrum Master of the development team does his job well? The success of a Scrum Master’s work cannot be judged on the basis of a few numerical values, but I will give you 5 main success criteria to follow.
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