Scrum Basics - Understanding the fundamentals behind Scrum

The idea of this presentation is to understand the common issues faced by a highly technical team working on critical applications and help them to figure out whether Scrum is the right fit for the type of work they are doing

1. Transforming the way we work, share and connect Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® CSPO ®

2. Picking the right process is key 2 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® , I want to work on simple, clear, and independent tasks so that I can work without external dependencies. I want to see the output quickly to ensure the customer is getting the intended product. I want to focus on my work to produce the maximum output. I want to release new features to the market faster so that I can adapt based on the customer behavior I want to ensure the team achieves the committed goal with increased productivity and quality. Developer Developer Product Manager Sponsor Team Lead / Manager

3. Scrum is: 3 A framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value. (Scrum Guide Definition of Scrum) Agile is a set of methods and practices which includes things like constant collaboration, self-organization, and incremental development. Scrum is a framework that implements agile. Scrum is Lightweight, Simple to understand, & Difficult to master. I thought we are discussing agile here? Where does Scrum come from? Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,

4. The Agile Manifesto 4 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,   Individuals and interactions OVER processes and tools Working software OVER comprehensive documentation Customer collaboration OVER contract negotiation Responding to change OVER following a plan That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more. We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value: © 2001-2019 Agile Manifesto Authors This declaration may be freely copied in any form, but only in its entirety through this notice.

5. SCRUM Framework Scrum Framework consists of Scrum Theory, Scrum Values, Scrum Artifacts, Scrum Roles, and Scrum Events. 5 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,

6. Scrum Theory Scrum employs an iterative, incremental approach to optimize predictability and control risk. Transparency Significant aspects of the process must be visible to those responsible for the outcome. Inspection Scrum users must frequently inspect Scrum Artifacts and progress toward a Sprint Goal to detect undesirable variances. Adaptation If the team determines that an aspect of a process deviates outside acceptable limits, the process must be adjusted. 6 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,

7. Scrum Values (The FORCE) FOCUS Scrum team members focus on the Sprint and its goal. OPENNESS Telling everyone everything about all your work. Highlighting when you have challenges and problems that are stopping you from success. RESPECT Scrum team members respect each other as capable, independent people. COMMITMENT Scrum team members must be committed to success and be willing to create realistic goals and stick to them.  EXTREME COURAGE The Scrum team members have the courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems. 7 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,

8. The Sprint 8 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® , During the Sprint: No changes are made that would endanger the Sprint Goal. Quality goals do not decrease. Scope may be clarified and re-negotiated between the Product Owner and Development Team as more is learned. The heart of Scrum is a Sprint, a time-box of one month or less during which a “Done”, useable, and potentially releasable product Increment is created. (Scrum Guide Definition of a Sprint) Each Sprint has a goal of what is to be built, a design, and flexible plan that will guide building it, the work, and the resultant product increment.

9. Scrum Artifacts Scrum Artifacts represent work or value to provide transparency and opportunities for inspection and adaptation. Product Backlog List of requirements for the entire product development. Items are prioritized based on ROI Sprint Backlog Subset of the product backlog that is taken into a given Sprint Product Increment Sum of all product backlog items completed during a Sprint 9 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,

10. Scrum Roles SCRUM MASTER Responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. PRODUCT OWNER Responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from work of the Development Team. DEVELOPMENT TEAM Consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of “Done” product at the end of each Sprint. Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® , 10

11. Scrum Events Scrum consists of a few events that are repeated in each Sprint. Sprint Planning Planning the work for the Sprint Daily Scrum 15-minute time-boxed event Sprint Review Inspect the Increment and adapt the Backlog Sprint Retrospective Ensure the good things continued 11 Prageeth Sandakalum, CSM ® , CSPO ® ,

12. Scrum is a lightweight, easy to understand, but difficult to master framework that follows agile methodology. Scrum is driven by transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Scrum has 5 values determined by the acronym “FORCE” that includes Focus, Openness, Respect, Commitment, and (Extreme) Courage. Scrum has 3 key artifacts which are the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and the Product Increment. Scrum team consists of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Development Team. Scrum Team attends 4 events which are the Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. Summary Scrum addresses complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value. 12

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