Jan Schaefer
Freelance Author
Articles by Jan Schaefer
User Stories in Scrum: The All-You-Need-to-Know Guide
What are user stories in Scrum? Learn all about definition, structure and examples. We show you how to write convincing user stories and benefit from them.
How to measure agile maturity - incl. Agile Maturity Survey
How agile is your company really? This article explains how to measure agile maturity. Including a maturity level check for agile values, team & co.
Timebox Sprint Retrospective: A 5-Phases Template
Optimize your sprint retrospectives with timeboxing! Learn how to gather feedback more efficiently and derive concrete measures through clear timeframes.
Agile at Scale: Comparing the 5 most popular frameworks
Agile at Scale: Discover the most important frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, DA, Spotify, Scrum@Scale) for agile scaling in the company. 5 principles & 6 steps.
Scrum Master Salary: A brief overview of the Numbers
What is the Scrum Master salary? We provide an overview of salaries in Germany, the USA, and the UK. Including influencing factors such as experience and industry.
Which agile principles are the most important? A Ranking
Agile principles are crucial for smart teams. Discover the 4 most important principles for agile software development and how they support your team.
Team Health Check Agile: 4 Proven Templates as KPIs
Agile Team Health Check: Discover proven templates and KPIs for measuring team health. Optimize collaboration and increase performance.
Scaling Agile Training: The 7 Best Providers
Discover the 7 best providers for Scaling Agile training! Find the right course to anchor agile principles in your company and optimize processes.
Agile Transformation: How Many Agile Coaches Do I Need?
How many Agile Coaches does it take for a successful agile transformation? Find out what tasks an Agile Coach has and how many you need.
What is Value Stream Mapping? An Ice Cream Parlor Example
What is Value Stream Mapping? We explain it using an ice cream parlor example. This is how you identify operative value streams and optimize your processes.
Release Train Engineer in SAFe®: Tasks, Roles & Skills
What does a Release Train Engineer do in SAFe®? Learn all about tasks, roles, required skills and salary in the Agile Release Train. Get informed now!
Agile for Leadership - Everything you need to know
Agile leadership enables rapid adaptation to change. Discover the principles, benefits & characteristics of successful Agile Leaders for your company.
