Scrum Definition
- lightweight framework
- helps generate value
- adaptive solutions for complex problems
Meaning of empiricism
knowledge comes from experience
Meaning of lean thinking
reduces waste and focuses on the essentials
How does Scrum control risk and optimise predictability?
It employs an iterative, incremental approach
What are the 3 Scrum pillars?
- Transparency
- Inspection
- Adaptation
What are the 5 Scrum Values?
- Commitment
- Focus
- Openness
- Respect
- Courage
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Who are involved in a Scrum Team?
1 Scrum Master, 1 Product Owner, Developers
Focus on 1 objective - Product Goal
Meaning of Cross-functional
Meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint
Meaning of Self-managing
Meaning they internally decide who does what, when and how
How many people in a Scrum Team?
10 or fewer people
What should we do if the Scrum Teams become too large?
consider reorganising into multiple Scrum Teams, but still focus on the SAME product, SAME Product Goal, Product Backlog, and Product Owner, SAME Definition of Done
Meaning of “Sustainable pace”
If the Development Team is delivering more features but, for example, is working overtime, this is not a sustainable pace.
Who is accountable for creating Increment every Sprint?
Entire Scrum Team
List out the Developers’ accountability
- Creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog
- Instilling quality by adhering to a Definition of Done
- Adapting their plan each day toward the Sprint Goal
- Holding each other accountable as professionals
List out the Product Owner’s accountability
- Maximise the value of the Product
- Effective Product Backlog management
- Developing and explicitly communicating the Product Goal
- Creating and communicating Product Backlog Items
- Ordering Product Backlog Items
- Ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood
Can Product Owner delegate the responsibility to others?
Yes, Product Owner can delegate the responsibility to others but remains accountable.
Can stakeholders change the Product Backlog directly?
No, only Product Owner (1 person) can change the Product Backlog and represents the needs of stakeholders.
List out the Scrum Master’s accountability
- Establish Scrum: Help everyone (Scrum Team + Organisation) to understand Scrum theory
- Scrum Team’s effectiveness
How does Scrum Master serve the Scrum Team?
- Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality
- Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet Definition of Done
- Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress
- Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox
How does Scrum Master serve the Product Owner?
- Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management
- Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog Items
- Helping establish empirical product planning for a complex environment
- Facilitating stakeholders collaboration as requested or needed
How does Scrum Master serve the Organisation?
- Leading, training and coaching the organisation in its Scrum adoption
- Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organisation
- Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work
- Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams
Why do we need Scrum Events?
- opportunity to inspect and adapt Scrum artifacts
- enable the transparency
How long should 1 Sprint last?
One month or less
What events does One Sprint consist of?
What are the 4 formal events for inspection and adaptation?
1) Sprint Planning
2) Daily Scrums
3) Sprint Review
4) Sprint Retrospective
