How can you deliver maximum business value in a minimum time span? The Scrum framework is driven by the goal of delivering maximum business value in a minimum time span. One of the most effective tools for delivering the greatest value in the shortest amount of time is prioritization. Prioritizing can be defined as determining…
How does customer collaboration weigh over contract negotiation? Collaboration in Scrum refers to the Scrum Core Team working together and interfacing with the stakeholders to create and validate the deliverables of the project to meet the goals outlined in the Project Vision. It is important to note the difference between cooperation and collaboration here. Cooperation…
Does accepting greater responsibility mean delivering greater value? Scrum believes that employees are self-motivated and seek to accept greater responsibility. So, they deliver much greater value when self-organized. The preferred leadership style in Scrum is “servant leadership”, which emphasizes achieving results by focusing on the needs of the Scrum Team. Benefits of Self-Organization Self-organization as…
How are decisions made in Scrum? In Scrum, decisions are made based on observation and experimentation rather than on detailed upfront planning. Empirical process control relies on the three main ideas of transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Transparency Transparency allows all facets of any Scrum process to be observed by anyone. This promotes an easy and…
What is the basis of the Scrum framework? Scrum principles are the foundation on which the Scrum framework is based. The principles of Scrum can be applied to any type of project or organization, and they must be adhered to in order to ensure appropriate application of Scrum. The aspects and processes of Scrum can…
There are several reasons why projects are adopting scrum over traditional project development methodologies. But there are some obvious benefits of using this methodology. Let’s have a quick look at the list of key benefits of Scrum. 1. Adaptability—Empirical process control and iterative delivery make projects adaptable and open to incorporating change. 2. Transparency—All information…
SCRUM is the next big thing in the field of project delivery and is also one of the most popular #Agile methodologies. Let us begin by asking this question “Why do I need #Scrum?” Well, Scrum as a methodology is a good way to manage projects across various industries. Not only is it fast, adaptive,…
Imagine you are just about to start on a very important project – big budget, all eyes on the team, the kind of project you dreamed of. The whole team is all geared up and ready to get on with the work. When on the first day of the project, the project manager walks in…
Whatever happened to synergy? For quite a while in the 90s and early 2000s, synergy was the buzzword for the paradigm shifts that restructured the leadership landscape. When the dust settled and the hype dissipated, higher degrees of process integration and cross-functionality remained. These two synergistic elements continue to improve organizational profitability and efficiency. However,…
Every project, irrespective of scale and size, is subjected to risk. Even a smallest of project involves some amount of risk. This is one of the unique characteristics of a project. So, when we work on a project, we do risk management side by side. ‘Risk’ often has a negative connotation and we usually think…
