After they’ve shown what they’ve done—and here’s where Ohno’s ideas come in—they discuss not what they did, but how they did it. They ask, “How can we work together better in the next Sprint? What was getting in our way during the last one? What are the impediments that are slowing our velocity?” (Location 298)
And the most powerful part of Scrum from his point of view? “Demos. Driving toward a demonstrable product on a frequent basis.” Every two weeks the Sentinel team would demonstrate what they’d accomplished (Location 313)
just get better once; get better constantly. Always be looking for something to improve. Never, ever settle for where you are. (Location 591)
One crucial element of an individual Sprint, though, is that once the team commits to what they’re going to accomplish, the tasks are locked in. (Location 1187)
What did you do yesterday to help the team finish the Sprint? 2. What will you do today to help the team finish the Sprint? 3. What obstacles are getting in the team’s way? (Location 1209)
