Scrum
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Scrum is an Agile methodology in which teams work in short sprints to add value. It promotes collaboration, flexibility and continuous improvement.
What is Scrum?
Scrum is a popular Agile framework for product development. It focuses on delivering value faster by working in short sprints. Cross-functional teams consist of a Scrum Master, a Product Owner and a Development Team. Together, they deliver a new, working version of the product each sprint, which can be tested in the marketplace and with stakeholders. A Scrum board visually displays the status of tasks, allowing everyone to track progress.
The Scrum Board
The power of Scrum
The Scrum board helps teams work in sprints and is divided into three columns: to do, doing and done. Tasks start in to do, are moved to doing, and end in done using post-its.
Scrum focuses on delivering value quickly and improving the quality and effectiveness of teams. Working in sprints allows teams to continuously gather feedback and make adjustments based on market trends. A shared Sprint Goal provides consistency and clear direction, which is covered in detail in our Scrum Training courses.
The Scrum Team
The Development Team consists of three to nine professionals who deliver a working product at the end of each sprint.
Scrum Master
Facilitate the team, Product Owner, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth flow of the Scrum process.
Product Owner
Maximize product value, manage the Product Backlog, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and the team.
Development Team
The Development Team consists of three to nine professionals who together are responsible for delivering a working product.
Scrum of scrums
Coordination across teams
A Development Team usually consists of three to nine professionals, but sometimes a larger team is needed for bigger projects. In such cases, Scrum or Scrums comes into the picture. This involves assembling several separate teams to work on the same project without increasing the size of the original team.
Each team appoints a representative to participate in Scrum of Scrums meetings. These representatives coordinate collaboration between the teams and ensure a unified approach to the project.
Scrum Values
To perform optimally as a Scrum Team, certain core values are essential. These are also called the Scrum Values: Focus, Respect, Openness, Commitment and Focus.
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Focus
Focus means working with clear, specific goals, making obstacles disappear faster.
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Respect
Make sure the team is balanced by knowing everyone's strengths and weaknesses. This creates respect and allows for personal response.
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Openness
Openness and transparency ensure that feedback for improvement is possible at all times.
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Commitment
Commitment means setting clear goals so that each team member knows exactly what their responsibility is.
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Courage
Being honest with everyone on your team requires courage, as does holding others accountable.
Scrum meetings
Within Agile working with the Scrum framework, several meetings take place. These meetings provide structure and are aimed at ensuring quality. All Scrum meetings are timeboxed, have a specific goal and contribute to the delivery of a working product.
- Sprint planning
- Daily stand-up
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
Related training courses
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