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…
When we talk about any process control, we talk about three elements: Input Process (structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective) Output If inputs and processes are in control and are reliable, we can get reliable outputs (which are generally the case with Waterfall model). The problem arises when inputs and…
User Stories adhere to a specific, predefined structure and are a simple way of documenting requirements and desired end-user functionalities. A User Story tells you three things about the requirement: Who, What, and Why. The requirements expressed in User Stories are short, simple and easy-to-understand statements. The predefined standard format results in enhanced communication among…
When developing a product or software, one of the most important questions to ask is “What do we make first?” Popular approaches that help answer this question include Test-driven Development, Dynamic Systems Development, Crystal and Feature-driven Development. Since value is a primary reason for any organization to move forward with a project, Scrum emphasizes Value-driven…
The term “agile” generally refers to being able to move or respond quickly and easily; being nimble. In any kind of management discipline, agility as a quality should therefore be a good thing to aim for. Agile project management specifically involves being adaptive during the creation of a product, service, or other result. A number…
