The Agile I know and love (and promote) was meant to be FUN! Lightweight, fast-paced, and Fun! Built into every ceremony is an opportunity to promote and celebrate the team's efforts, progress, and/or accomplishments. Every Scrum Master, Engineering Manager, and/or Agile Team Coach should have a wacky sense of humor and not be afraid to look silly. They should give the teams permission and platforms to laugh, let loose and go off-script. Having Fun at work (especially in I.T.) is a gateway exercise that leads to creativity, engagement, and innovation. Check out our podcast series that talks more about ways to "Make Scrum Fun Again"! Visit our Podcast @ https://www.blogtalkradio.com/expressosteammakers

1. Scrum Should Be Fun!
(Virtual Edition)
Created by Jacqueline Sanders-Blackman
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2. Don’t abandon the core ceremonies - Add a Fun Factor!
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3. If You Team Is Not Having Fun, You’re Doing It Wrong!
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4. #12 - Celebrate in a Major Way When You
Release, Complete a Milestone, and Have Zero Carryover
(Virtual Crazy Hair/Hats and Potluck)
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5. #11 - Virtual Bring Puppy, Pet, Kids to Work
(Guess Which Co-Worker I belong to…)
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6. BONUS: Zoom Stand Up Meditation
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7. #10. Do an ice breaking at the beginning
of a Retro
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● Don’ts
○ Don’t make people share anything too personal.
○ Don’t play a game that might not be comfortable to certain cultures.
○ Don’t make guess awkward facts about their colleagues.
○ Don’t take too long. Timebox your overall activities.
○ Don’t make the need for cameras mandatory.
● Do’s
○ Do ask simple questions. Make it silly not serious.
○ Do split people into groups or one-on-one
○ Do introduce friendly competition.
○ Do have virtual redeemable giveaway prizes.
○ Do ask people to share one thing they learned about someone else.
○ Reinforce active listening.

8. #9. Brag about accomplishments, give kudos
or share something you learned during
Sprint Review
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9. #8.Give your Sprints a Nickname
1. Movies
2. Periodic Table
3. Superheros
4. Scientists
5. Cat Breeds
6. Dog Breeds
7. Constellations
8. Sweets/Desserts
9. Cities
10. Technology/Computer Pioneers
11. Car Brands
12. Books
13. Flowers
14. Famous Brand Names
15. Coffee Beverages
16. Spices or Flowers
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10. #7. Give your team a nickname,
a mascot or motto
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11. #6. Have a miro board or post
mood in your Slack daily stand-up
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12. #5. Use a Star, Boat , FishVisuals
for the Retro
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13. BONUS: Fist of Five and Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down

14. #4. One stand up a week/Sprint have a
rotatingTheme (Thursday)
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#3. Ring a cowbell in Retro for
an achievement
(Make Some Noise)

16. #2. Name wheel - Round Robin
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17. #1.Team or Initiative trivia game
(Zoom Poll)
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18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3byTN8NTCkc

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20. What things have you used to help make your Scrum Teams fun?
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