Scrum framework is being used as a successful project delivery framework in many organizations. It’s been gaining in popularity over the last 15 years, as more and more organizations realize the benefits of Scrum. But before a particular team/organization embraces Scrum framework, the biggest challenge comes from the management, which is generally resistant to change,…
Scrum as an Agile framework is currently most popular in IT development teams. However, that does not mean that it cannot be effectively used in other domains. In fact, as an Agile framework for managing projects, it can be used wherever people work on projects on a regular basis. It can be used in a…
We will attempt to do a quick overview of some of the Scrum certifications that are currently being offered. Then, we will talk about figuring out the right trainer. It is beneficial to find a Scrum trainer with the background as yours however it is not an absolute requirement. The methodology and the style of the Scrum…
Scrum processes address the specific activities and flow of a Scrum project. In total there are 19 processes which are grouped into five phases. Please take a look at these processes and the activities listed under to them in order to understand the flow of a Scrum Project better. Initiate Create Project Vision—in this process,…
Scrum treats time as one of the most important constraints in managing a project. To address the constraint of time, Scrum introduces a concept called ‘Time-boxing’ which proposes fixing a certain amount of time for each process and activity in a Scrum project. This ensures that Scrum Team members do not take up too much…
The Scrum framework is driven by the goal of delivering maximum business value in a minimum time span. To achieve this practically, Scrum believes in iterative development of deliverables. In most complex projects, the customer may not be able to define very concrete requirements or is not confident of what the end product may look…
Central to the success of a Scrum project are the people or employees working on the project, and coordination between them. To ensure coordination and harmony within the scrum team, it is necessary to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum team members. The roles in scrum teams fall into 2 major categories…
The term stakeholder creates a lot of confusion in Scrum. Usually the term is confused with the responsibilities of a Product Owner. Let us now clear all the confusion around it. Best definition of stakeholders is that they have legitimate interest in the project and another important point to be noted is that stakeholders are…
The first thing we have to be sure when dealing with SCRUM master is whether they have a full time Scrum masters, and the second question we have to ask is if what do they do? We usually don’t find a full time scrum master. Scrum master is described by scrum guide as one who teaches, facilitates…
Every project, regardless of its method or framework is exposed to change. It is imperative that project team members understand that the Scrum development processes are designed to embrace change. Organizations should try to maximize the benefits that arise from change and minimize any negative impacts through diligent change management processes in accordance with the…
