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Scrum Can Help Nonprofits Retain Employees

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Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in meeting the complex and ever-changing needs of our communities despite their often-limited resources. Several recent surveys of the nonprofit sector highlight that a “more with less” approach is demotivating the underpaid workforce resulting in an influx of staffing and retention problems. The 2020 HR Practices Survey stated that, “62% of the Nonprofits surveyed were having difficulty keeping their…

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How to Run a Scrum Sprint Retrospective for Your Nonprofit Team

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If your nonprofit team is using the Scrum framework — or exploring it — one of the most impactful events you can invest in is the Sprint Retrospective. It’s the structured moment at the end of each Sprint where your team pauses, reflects, and commits to one meaningful improvement before moving forward. Done well, the retro is one of the most powerful tools a nonprofit…

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Today I am Feeling….

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How do you check-in with your team? With so many of our meetings now as virtual meetings whether via Zoom or other tool, we are seeing a wide range of check-in methods. This particular check-in approach from Live In Greatness was a simple yet effective approach that we thought your team may appreciate. We like that it allows everyone to share their current state of…

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4 Advantages of a Scrum Master in a Nonprofit

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4 advantages of a Scrum Master in a nonprofit organization

Having a Scrum Master in a nonprofit organization offers four key advantages that can transform how your team operates — from reducing burnout to saving time and resources. If you’ve been wondering why your nonprofit should adopt the Scrum framework, or specifically what value a Scrum Master brings, this post is for you.   I have been answering numerous questions recently about the benefits for…

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