In my previous project management column, I discussed the three critical roles in a Scrum team: the ScrumMaster, the product owner, and the development team. In this installment, I will focus on the ceremonies (also known as activities) common to every Scrum project.
Definition of malign. 1a : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious the malign effects of illicit drugsb : malignant, virulent a malign lesion.
malinger - avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill skulk fiddle, shirk, shrink from, goldbrick - avoid (one's assigned duties); The derelict soldier shirked his duties