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I would like to train a support chatbot to help with everyday questions when no other support, for example, from the community is available. Also, I would be interested in a sparring partner to get a better understanding about a specific topic or thought.
Thanks for the kudos! You might be interested in downloading the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (free PDF) as well. Next post in the coming week is the sprint retrospective.
Totally agree, particularly on sprint review part. On some projects, they feel more like an extended version of the daily reporting routine — aka daily scrum –. And I am as well still searching for the golden key… :)
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Jul 28, 2025 · Stefan Wolpers
Thank you for the Kudos!
Aug 29, 2024 · Stefan Wolpers
I share your experience, Gerhard!
Jul 08, 2023 · Stefan Wolpers
Thanks for the Kudos! Best, Stefan
Mar 08, 2023 · Stefan Wolpers
I agree, Alan. As so often, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Jan 10, 2023 · Stefan Wolpers
I would like to train a support chatbot to help with everyday questions when no other support, for example, from the community is available. Also, I would be interested in a sparring partner to get a better understanding about a specific topic or thought.
Apr 27, 2022 · Stefan Wolpers
Explain what?
Dec 16, 2021 · Stefan Wolpers
https://age-of-product.com/scrum-anti-patterns/
Aug 18, 2020 · Stefan Wolpers
"Valet" — I like the coining!
Aug 17, 2020 · Stefan Wolpers
I was referring to the moment when people wait in-line to share with others. The newer version of the article can be found here: https://age-of-product.com/stand-up-anti-patterns/
Jun 05, 2017 · Stefan Wolpers
Thanks for the kudos! You might be interested in downloading the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (free PDF) as well. Next post in the coming week is the sprint retrospective.
Apr 13, 2017 · Stefan Wolpers
What makes you believe that? Could you be more elaborate?
Jan 08, 2017 · Stefan Wolpers
I disagree, your opinion contradicts my experience as shared in the post.
Jan 07, 2017 · Stefan Wolpers
And how is that helping the team to get better?
Jan 06, 2017 · Stefan Wolpers
You're referring to these “72% accomplished” metric?
Aug 04, 2016 · Stefan Wolpers
Totally agree, particularly on sprint review part. On some projects, they feel more like an extended version of the daily reporting routine — aka daily scrum –. And I am as well still searching for the golden key… :)
Aug 03, 2016 · Stefan Wolpers
Tobias, I agree. Anything that you would add?
May 10, 2016 · Stefan Wolpers
Ouch! Thanks for pointing at it! #fixed