Carlos E. Ventura

2 months ago | medium.com | Carlos E. Ventura

Member-only storyCarlos Ventura·Follow2 min read·--| Not a Medium member? Click here to read it from my website. How to Gain Practical Experience as a Future Scrum MasterSo, you want to become a Scrum Master, but there’s just one problem, you don’t have a team yet. How do you get hands-on experience when job postings ask for “previous experience”? The good news is, you don’t have to wait for a job to start building your Scrum skills.

2 months ago | medium.com | Carlos E. Ventura

Why Managing Stakeholder Expectations MattersCarlos Ventura·Follow3 min read·--| Not a Medium member? Click here to read it from my website. Navigating Stakeholder Expectations as a New Scrum MasterStarting out as a Scrum Master, one of the biggest challenges I faced wasn’t facilitating daily stand-ups or organizing retrospectives, it was managing stakeholder expectations. Whether it’s product owners, executives, or managers, everyone has an opinion on what the team should be doing.

2 months ago | medium.com | Carlos E. Ventura

Member-only storyCarlos Ventura·Follow2 min read·--| Not a Medium member? Click here to read it from my website. The term “Agile Coach” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? If you’ve ever wondered whether an Agile Coach is just a glorified Scrum Master or a consultant who loves post-it notes, you’re not alone. An Agile Coach is someone who helps organizations, teams, and individuals adopt and improve Agile practices.

2 months ago | medium.com | Carlos E. Ventura

Member-only storyCarlos Ventura·Follow3 min read·--Bridging the Gap Between Agile and Strategic Vision| Not a Medium member? Click here to read it from my website. Bridging the Gap Between Agile and Strategic VisionOne of the biggest misconceptions about Agile is that it only focuses on short-term sprints and quick iterations. But the truth is, Agile can and should align with an organization’s long-term goals. The challenge?

2 months ago | medium.com | Carlos E. Ventura

Member-only storyCarlos Ventura·Follow3 min read·--Why Feedback Loops Matter in Agile| Not a Medium member? Click here to read it from my website. Agile thrives on adaptability and continuous improvement, and at the heart of that is the feedback loop. Without regular, timely feedback, teams risk going off track, delivering features that don’t meet user needs, or simply missing opportunities for growth.