There are a number of HR theories that are useful in an organization that applies Scrum. The following is a discussion on some popular HR theories relevant to Scrum. Tuckman’s Model of Group Dynamics The Scrum approach and method may initially seem quite different and difficult for a new Scrum Team. A new Scrum Team,…
The Release Phase has two processes: Ship Deliverables: In this process, Accepted Deliverables are delivered or transitioned to the relevant stakeholders. A formal Working Deliverables Agreement documents the successful completion of the Sprint. Retrospect Project: In this process, which completes the project, organizational stakeholders and Scrum Core Team members assemble to retrospect the project and…
Scrum is flexible, transparent and iterative, making it very different from complex traditional project management methodologies. In this article, we will look at the various areas in which Scrum differs from other methods. Organization structure and definition of roles and associated responsibilities are some of the areas where Scrum differs in a major way from…
After a project is over, it is important that the Scrum team and the stakeholders look back and discuss the lessons learnt during the course of the project. This in itself is a process, called the Retrospect project, which comes right after the deliverables are shipped. The Release phase emphasizes delivering the Accepted Deliverables to…
In the previous posts, we discussed the roles in Scrum, and their desired traits. Now let’s have a summary of the responsibilities of each role in a Scrum project. The table given below provides a crisp outline of responsibilities of the Scrum roles. Role Responsibilities Scrum Guidance Body Establishes overall guidelines and metrics for…
How is the Retrospect Sprint Meeting related to the ‘inspect-adapt’ aspect of Scrum? The Retrospect Sprint Meeting is an important element of the ‘inspect-adapt’ Scrum framework and it is the final step in a Sprint. All Scrum Team members attend the meeting, which is facilitated or moderated by the Scrum Master. It is recommended, but…
We know that a Scrum project involves a collaborative effort to create a new product, service, or any other result. So we need to define, how the methodology works for a project, program or portfolio. But before that, we need to define these three terms. Definition of Project, Program, and Portfolio Project—A project is…
How is the process of Demonstrate and Validate Sprint helpful in a Scrum Project? At the end of every Sprint it is important to demonstrate and validate the sprint so that the Scrum Project runs on the desired line of product development. This process is an essential part of the Review and Retrospect phase of…
The Release phase emphasizes delivering the Accepted Deliverables to the customer and identifying, documenting, and internalizing the lessons learned during the project. Accepted Deliverables are delivered or transitioned to the relevant stakeholders. In the Ship deliverables process of Scrum, a formal Working Deliverables Agreement documents the successful completion of the Sprint. The inputs, tools,…
What is Scrum of Scrums and how does it work in the product development process? The first thing to know about Scrum of Scrums is that it acquires relevance only for large projects where multiple Scrum Teams are involved. In this process Scrum Team representatives convene for Scrum of Scrums Meetings in predetermined intervals or…
