ScrumDesk for Windows 5.4.13: Task Changes Synchronization
We published new ScrumDesk update that brings: Improved synchronization of story tasks [Fix] Cards are not displayed for newly created tasks [Fix] Negative values in burn down charts
ScrumDesk 5.4.12: Improved Background Synchronization
Thanks to all our customers who sent us very positive feedback on the last version supporting simultaneous editing of tasks. And thanks to customers who informed us about issues we did not identify. In the newest version 5.4.12, we continuously focused on improvements of background synchronization. Sync interval shortened to 1 second, changes are [...]
ScrumDesk 5.4.11: Simultaneous editing
We have something cool today. Something unique. An Instant Board By this version, you have an instant & continuously updated task board allowing everybody to have the current backlog on a desk. Simply to say it means simultaneous editing of stories. Edit title or description. Estimate story. Move a card or change the card's [...]
ScrumDesk 5.3.11: Sprint Capacity Planner
New features Autorefresh of reports For all teams using LCD to display ScrumDesk reports we implemented refresh of reports every 5 minutes. It can be turned on or off on Reports page in the upper top corner. Capacity Planner Scrum teams often calculate capacity of the team by using concept of ideal days. You [...]
Win Agile Prague conference tickets!
ScrumDesk company) and organizers of Agile Prague conference offer free ticket for Agile Prague! What you need to do is just to answer few questions. The questions are in Slovak language. Why come to Prague, October 3.-4. 2012: Because you can see amazing Prague :). Bacuse you can meet more than 100 agilists who [...]
The book: Who is Agile?
As Agile is spreading more and more in the field, there is a bigger opportunity you can meet people who are involved in Agile for many years already. We at ScrumDesk appreciate a new project that helps you to recognize: who is who, what the story is behind that person, how can be given [...]
ScrumDesk for Windows: All Features List
Ceremonies Project definition Product Planning Releases planning Sprints planning Parallel development of releases in one sprint Sprint execution Retrospective Estimation by Team Planning Poker® scale User Story Simultaneous editing Electronic Id Status Predefined + customizable workflow To do, Checked out, Solved, Completed Other details Title, Description, Acceptance criteria Planning Type, Theme, Tags, Release, Sprint [...]
Free webinar: Agile on their own for Russian speaking customers
We see a lot of people in Europe eager to know more about Agile. We see people who would like to know what does it mean to be agile, how to start with it and how to evolve into an agile company. ScrumDesk company actively supports agile transition in the Central and Eastern Europe region [...]
ScrumDesk 5.2.10.83: Impediments Management
The latest build includes following changes. Installation Easier upgrade of repository Repository is possible to update directly from ScrumDesk directly. Only SQL Server 2008 R2 is supported. Please use Repository Manager in case your SQL server is 2005 or 2008 R1. This feature will allows us to distribute new versions smoothly. Quick filter in [...]
Webinar Agile Estimation of requirements and objectives by Tim Yevgrashyn
The next part of Agile Knowledge Hub is presented by Tim Yevgrashyn, an agile coach who works for Ciklum company. This part is focused on the agile estimation of requirements, why to do it and how to do the estimation. We hope you will enjoy this webinar.
Agile Consultancy Services for Slovakia and Czechia
Spoločnosť ScrumDesk ponúka konzultačné služby počas posledných troch rokov. Naša viditeľnosť na Slovensku a v Českej Republike nebola výrazná, keďže sme sa viac zameriavali na spoločnosti sídliace v zahraničí. Tento rok je našim cieľom výraznejšie pomáhať spoločnostiam, ktoré vytvárajú hodnoty v strednej a východnej Európe a predovšetkým v Slovenskej a Českej republike. Krajiny, v [...]
ScrumDesk for Windows 5.2.8
This new version brings two important features: support of Windows Azure cloud data storage project-level impediments and auto-upload of changed attachments We continue to add additional rules into the integrated coach module you found usable to identify gaps in your agility. We also have started a collaboration with agile coaches to bring more knowledge [...]
Organize the Product Backlog. The Tree of Requirements
You know that probably. Requirements are coming, coming and coming. There is no time to stop and think about them. There is no time to organize them. There is no time to analyze your backlog so you know which requirements should be developed next. Even more, many customers ask you about new functionality or defect fixes. In our [...]
ScrumDesk for Windows supports Windows Azure cloud now
Starting today we help you to get your project repositories closer to your teams and make them even more reliable and more secure. We are proud to announce the support of Microsoft Windows Azure cloud as one of the first companies located in Slovakia. Windows Azure gets your data to 41 countries. To host our [...]
Scrum Practice Day, Bratislava April 4th
Come to learn Scrum by practice. Let's develop a product using all Scrum ceremonies including Agile practices with help of experienced Agile coaches. Language: Slovak, English When: April 4, 2012, 9:00 AM Where: Bratislava For who Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Leadership roles, Project management, Product management, Business owners Purpose The purpose of [...]
Webinar: Agile Estimation of requirements in planning
Agile projects apply different estimation approaches compared to traditional project management. Even there is the discussion of estimation is necessary, agile teams are estimating requirements as clients often want to know effort. Timofey Yevgrashyn is an experienced Agile Coach, who supported the agile transition of many teams. Currently, he is focused on distributed and [...]
Free Scrum Guidelines
While being in agile transition, teams look for information on how to do agile correctly. Often the question sounds 'How to DO agile?' We prepared Scrum Guideline that we hope might be helpful to shorten your Agile transformation and stabilize the agile environment sooner. The paper describes all Scrum ceremonies with a focus on [...]
ScrumDesk Lite for iOS available in AppStore
We are proud to announce the availability of ScrumDesk Lite for iPhone, iPod, and iPad in Apple AppStore. Lite edition allows read-only access to projects and backlog stories. The main goal is to provide an access for your stakeholders who do not need to change data while still need to have a visibility of [...]
Scrum Resources
Do you need to learn more about Agile and Scrum fundamentals? We suggest starting with the following books. For beginners Slovak translation If you are agile already Presentations about Scrum
Agile helps Startups
This presentation has been presented during StartUp Camp in Kosice, east of Slovakia. View more presentations from ScrumDesk
ScrumDesk: Integrated Agile Coach, an instant Agile Assessment
Coaching of teams has been always a great source of ideas for us. Many features in ScrumDesk have been implemented because of daily touch with real-life teams. You can benefit from that value built-in into our solutions what differentiate us from other project management tools. In coaching sessions, we observed typical patterns that appear [...]
ScrumDesk 5.2.3: Agile Analytics, Agile Coach module
Database is not necessary to update, only client application needs to be installed. New features Agile coach WebAPI accessible in Repository dialog Fixes Status of a sprint indicated in Planning sprint list by color Double-click on release attachment in Search results do not open release detail window Double-click on sprint attachment in Search results [...]
We support Heart of Borneo
ScrumDesk company is proud to support the non-profit organization Heart of Borneo. The Heart of Borneo Rainforest is one of the most important and least studied ecosystems on earth, but it's disappearing at an alarming rate. Organization Heart of Borneo works to protect this rainforest from further destruction for the benefit of its inhabitants [...]
Agile estimation explained: Story points vs. Hours
When defining a story, one can fill out an ‘effort’ and a ‘duration’. What is the difference between them? What is the story point? Let's start with the story point. Scrum is „a little bit“ different than other classic project management techniques. When you want to develop some feature, you have to know the „size“ [...]
ScrumDesk for Windows: The Change log
Stay updated with the latest development progress nearly every week. This Preview edition is published to get your feedback earlier so we can improve the implementation of your requests before an official release. Installation is available here. Change log: January 9, 5.2.6.73 New features Rule: Impediments are not solved Coach - filter issues by [...]
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): Applying Lean-Agile to the Enterprise by Drew Jemilo
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a proven, publicly available framework for applying Lean-Agile practices to the enterprise. It will soon be available to the general public in a structured format on an interactive website. SAFe has been scaled to over 140 teams and 1,000 people, yet can still be applied to smaller companies [...]
Partnership program
ScrumDesk company is looking for partners interested in collaboration in following areas: Consulting partners for trainers, coaches or mentors experienced in Agile, Scrum, XP or Kanban willing to share knowledge through Agile Knowledge Hub sponsored by ScrumDesk company and theirs partners. Business partners for resellers or anyone able to sell licenses and gain share [...]
ScrumDesk.5.2.0.45: Update of Tasks
We just published quick fix v.5.2.0.45. Some customers informed us that in certain cases tasks are not saved correctly while working in Taskboard (Kanban board). As this can be a serious problem we decided to publish the fix asap. This time you will be informed about the availability of update and ScrumDesk will be [...]
ScrumDesk Windows: Database upgrade on Microsoft SQL Server R2
An upgrade of database stored on SQL Server Release 2 is necessary to do using SQL script in Microsoft SQL Management Tool. The script is available here. Download it to your local disc, connect to your database in Micorosft SQL Management Studio and run the script.
ScrumDesk v.5.2: Filters, History, Emails
In newly released ScrumDesk we focused mostly on requirements of our users we gather in more than half a year. How to upgrade current installation Upgrade your database using the latest ScrumDesk Database Manager (for SQL Server 2008) Desktop client must be uninstalled first from Windows Control Panel/Add Remove applications Install desktop client application that is available [...]