Ceremonies

Guide agile and SAFe ceremonies with agendas, roles, and anti-patterns.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/devmuslim/pdm-skills --skill ceremonies
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Skill: Ceremonies
Source: https://github.com/devmuslim/pdm-skills/tree/main/team-os/skills/ceremonies
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devmuslim/pdm-skills --skill ceremonies

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides clear, actionable guidance for conducting essential ceremonies across various agile frameworks, ensuring efficient meetings and improved team collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scrum Ceremonies: Detailed agendas, timings, attendees, and anti-patterns for Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement.
  • Kanban Ceremonies: Guidance on Daily Standup (Walk the Board), Flow Review, Replenishment Meeting, and Kanban Retrospective.
  • Scrumban & SAFe: Outlines for PI Planning, ART Sync, System Demo, and Inspect & Adapt.
  • Use Case: A new Scrum Master can use this Skill to quickly understand the purpose and structure of each ceremony, ensuring they are facilitated effectively from day one.

Quick Start

Explain the purpose and agenda for a Scrum Sprint Review meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ceremonies

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a Sprint Planning meeting for a Scrum team?

Structure Sprint Planning by defining the sprint goal, reviewing backlog items, and assigning tasks. This Skill provides detailed agendas, timings, attendee roles, and common anti-patterns for Scrum ceremonies to ensure effective team synchronization.

What are the key ceremonies in a SAFe Agile framework?

Key SAFe ceremonies include PI Planning, ART Sync, System Demo, and Inspect & Adapt. This Skill outlines the specific objectives, participant roles, and agendas required to facilitate these large-scale agile meetings successfully.

How do I run a Daily Standup for a Kanban team?

Run a Kanban Daily Standup by walking the board to review flow and identify blockers. This Skill provides guidance on Kanban-specific meetings like the Replenishment Meeting and Flow Review to optimize continuous delivery.

What are common anti-patterns in Agile meetings like the Sprint Retrospective?

Common Sprint Retrospective anti-patterns include lack of psychological safety and failing to assign action items. This Skill identifies meeting anti-patterns across Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks to help you avoid ineffective synchronization.

Can I use this guidance for Scrumban framework meetings?

Yes, this Skill outlines ceremonies for the Scrumban framework. It provides structured guidance on meeting objectives, participant roles, and timings for hybrid agile approaches combining Scrum and Kanban practices.

What is the purpose of Backlog Refinement in Scrum?

The purpose of Backlog Refinement is to clarify, estimate, and prioritize upcoming work. This Skill details the objectives, expected timings, and participant roles for Scrum ceremonies to maintain a healthy backlog.