Scrum in a Day

An introduction to Scrum roles, processes and techniques.

Overview

Scrum, a proven Agile methodology, has emerged as a powerful tool for managing and controlling complex software and product development projects. By leveraging iterative and incremental practices, Scrum enables teams to navigate complexity with ease. Its popularity has soared as a lightweight management framework, seamlessly integrating with other Agile methods such as eXtreme Programming.

This comprehensive course will immerse you in the world of Scrum, demystifying its core components: the three Roles, three Artifacts, and five Events. Through engaging discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, you'll gain a deep understanding of Scrum's rationale, inner workings, and the transformative benefits it delivers.

Prepare to unlock your team's potential and drive project success with Scrum, the ultimate Agile solution for modern development challenges.

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Full course details

Course outline

Introduction

  • Welcome and logistics
  • Participant introductions and expectations
  • Activity: Share your Agile experience and goals for the class

The Scrum Master / Team Coach Role

  • Responsibilities and core functions
  • Servant leadership and facilitation
  • Exercise: Observation of team behaviors and mentoring discussion

Agile Teams and Iterations

  • Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master/Team Coach, Agile Team
  • Team events: planning, sync, refinement, review, retrospective
  • Activity: Sticky note iterative delivery simulation

Supporting the ART and Agile Transformation

  • Overview of Agile Release Train (ART) events and PI Planning
  • Scrum Master's contributions at the ART level
  • Strategies for being a change agent
  • Exercise: Identifying impediments to transformation

Collaboration and Communication

  • Listening levels and techniques
  • Powerful questioning and conflict resolution
  • Managing group think
  • Activity: Team sync observation and discussion

Continuous Learning and Growth

  • Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
  • Fixed vs. growth mindset
  • Systems thinking
  • Activity: Self-assessment using awareness tools

Putting It All Together

  • Summary of key takeaways
  • Open Q&A and reflection
  • Class Retrospective and Final Survey
Audience / prerequisites

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the Scrum process, this includes but is not limited to:

  • Team members
  • Development Leaders
  • QA
  • Project management
  • Program Management.
In this class you will learn how to

At the end of this course, you will have a good understanding of Scrum Fundamentals allowing you to implement an effective Scrum process.

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