Scrum

Illustration of a book titled 'True Scrum' placed on a symbolic altar surrounded by gears, symbolizing rigid adherence to process, contrasted with elements of creativity and adaptability.

True Scrum and the False Promise of Process Perfection

By Doug Shimp / January 6, 2026

The idea of True Scrum often misguides teams and organizations. The belief that adhering rigidly to a framework, guide, or process guarantees […]

Illustration of a large plunger forcing grocery items like fruits, vegetables, and milk cartons into a massive industrial drain pipe, representing the concept of Force-Fed Scrum.

Dysfuctions of Scrum, Scrum

Force-Fed Scrum

By Doug Shimp / January 6, 2026

Force-Fed Scrum: The Framework as a Plunger for Overload What Is Force-Fed Scrum? Force-Fed Scrum occurs when the Scrum framework