Recently a colleague asked me what resources I follow in the Agile and Scrum space. As I have been in that universe for several years, some have come into my purview and later left, where others have remained. In the spirit of collaboration with her and the rest of the world, I share this list on my humble blog.

For these resources I have listed them with relevant links and noted some of the value I get from them and in what format. I have purposely listed them in reverse alphabetical order! In addition to these links, I follow many of these firms and individuals on LinkedIn.

Vitality Chicago – This is the firm run by Agile coach and consultant Anthony Mersino. He offers resources and training, and his blog and email list offer a wealth of information. I have taken several courses through my employer with him and his partners, as well as participated in several Agile Coffee sessions facilitated by him.

The Hot Iron – I will blow my own horn here and promote a link to the "Agile / Scrum" category on my own blog. Though I have only written a few posts, it helps me to digest what I learn and as well contribute to the Agile / Scrum universe.

Scrum.org – This is the organization started by Ken Schwaber, one of the co-creators of Scrum. They offer their own training programs and certification tracks, as well as resources including free webinars from a variety of coaches, all you can learn from their mailing list. I also subscribe to their blog which features a variety of writers on all aspects of Scrum.

Scrum Inc. – This is the firm run by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, the other co-creator of Scrum. They offer their own training programs and certification tracks, and resources including free webinars, which you can learn about from their mailing list. I also subscribe to their blog which covers a variety of topics and applications of Scrum beyond software.

Scrum Alliance – This is the original organization built around offering training and certification on Scrum. My Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner certifications are through them, though they were taught by different independent coaches (both included on this list). They offer resources and webinars you can learn about on their mailing list. As my certifications are through them, I have access to a portal where I can take virtual courses to earn Scrum Education Units – similar to industry continuing education (CE) credits – which are required to renew your certification.

Scaled Agile Framework – Resource site on Scaled Agile, or SAFe. As I am still learning about what Scaled Agile and SAFe is, I can't speak much more to it, and much of what I have read is on their blog which I subscribe to.

Roman Pichler –Personal site for an Agile coach and consultant whose focus is on the Product Owner role and product management. I subscribe to his blog which is very insightful into the PO role, and his podcast is an oral version of what he writes.

Personal Agility – This site promotes the concept of using Agile in your personal life and has resources to guide you. You can subscribe to a daily email as a reminder for your own "personal standup" meeting.

Mountain Goat Software – Training and resources for firm run by Agile coach and consultant Mike Cohn. I took my Certified Scrum Product Owner certification course from. I subscribe to their blog feed and email newsletter. I also am a member of Agile Mentors, a great community forum with active participation and regular members-only events. A year's subscription came with my CSPO certification and charges a fee afterwards, and Mike himself is active in the forum. They have just launched a new podcast, the Agile Mentors Podcast. The photo above is of Planning Poker cards I got as a “thank you” for taking their CSPO course.

Richard Kasperowski – Personal site for an Agile coach and consultant. Much of what he covers are around the human aspects and interactions with people and Agile. I subscribe to his blog and he also has a podcast.

Incrementor –- Training and resources for firm run by Joe Krebs. I subscribe to their blog feed and email newsletter. They offer a variety of Agile posters and stickers, and the first order is free!

The Druckman Company – Training and resources for firm run by Angela Druckman. I subscribe to their blog feed and email newsletter.

Tom Cagley & Associates –This is the firm run by Tom Cagley, an Agile coach and consultant. I met him as he works with Anthony Mersino. His blog offers thoughtful writings and takeaways from re-reading of chapters in Agile and Scrum books.

agilityIRL – An Agile consulting firm where one of their partners, Mike Stuedemann, was the instructor when I took the Certified Scrum Master course that formally started me on my Agile journey. I subscribe to their very insightful blog as well as their email list.

Agile Alliance – Membership organization. I don't belong but I do subscribe to their blog feed and email newsletter. They host a variety of free and paid events.

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This is from The Hot Iron, a journal on business and technology by Mike Maddaloni.

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