Master the most popular Agile framework for managing complex projects and product development
Scrum is a lightweight, iterative, and incremental Agile framework designed to help teams deliver complex products efficiently. It provides a structured approach to project management while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
Scrum was first introduced by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber in the early 1990s and has since become the most widely adopted Agile framework worldwide, used by organizations of all sizes across various industries.
All aspects of the Scrum process must be visible to those responsible for the outcome. This includes the work being done, the progress being made, and any obstacles that arise.
Scrum artifacts and progress toward goals must be inspected frequently and diligently to detect potentially undesirable variances or problems.
If inspection determines that one or more aspects of a process deviate outside acceptable limits, the process or material being processed must be adjusted as soon as possible.
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The Scrum Master is a servant-leader who ensures the team follows Scrum practices and removes obstacles that impede progress.
The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and managing the Product Backlog effectively.
The Development Team consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of "Done" product at the end of each Sprint.
Duration: 8 hours for a one-month Sprint
Purpose: Plan the work to be performed in the Sprint
Outcome: Sprint Backlog with a Sprint Goal
Participants: Entire Scrum Team
Duration: 15 minutes
Purpose: Inspect progress toward Sprint Goal
Format: Three questions about yesterday, today, and obstacles
Participants: Development Team (Scrum Master facilitates)
Duration: 4 hours for a one-month Sprint
Purpose: Inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog
Activities: Demo, feedback, backlog refinement
Participants: Scrum Team and stakeholders
Duration: 3 hours for a one-month Sprint
Purpose: Plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness
Focus: What went well, what could be improved, action items
Participants: Entire Scrum Team
Definition: An ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product.
Characteristics:
Definition: The set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint, plus a plan for delivering the product Increment.
Characteristics:
Definition: The sum of all Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous Sprints.
Characteristics:
Scrum's iterative approach allows teams to deliver working software every 2-4 weeks, enabling faster time to market.
Continuous inspection and adaptation lead to higher quality products with fewer defects.
Regular events and clear roles foster better communication and teamwork.
Short iterations help identify and address issues early, reducing project risks.
Regular stakeholder involvement ensures the product meets customer needs and expectations.
Self-organizing teams have ownership and control over their work, leading to higher motivation.
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