Course Overview

Scrum Learnings 

Introduction to Scrum Learnings Course

Scrum is an agile framework designed to facilitate effective team collaboration on complex projects. It is widely adopted in software development but is versatile enough to be applied in various fields. The primary focus of Scrum is on iterative progress, adaptability, and delivering high-quality products through teamwork, transparency, and continuous improvement.

What is Scrum?

Scrum is a subset of Agile, a methodology that emphasizes adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery, and continuous improvement. It is a framework that helps teams work together in an organized manner to tackle complex problems. By breaking down the project into small, manageable pieces called sprints, Scrum enables teams to deliver increments of the product regularly.

Key Components of Scrum

1. Roles

• Product Owner: The individual responsible for defining the features of the product and prioritizing the work to ensure that the most valuable work is completed first.
• Scrum Master: The facilitator who ensures that the Scrum process is followed, helps remove impediments, and supports the team.
• Development Team: A self-organizing and cross-functional group of professionals who work together to deliver the product increments.

2. Events

• Sprint Planning: A meeting where the team discusses and plans what can be delivered in the upcoming sprint.
• Daily Scrum: A short, daily meeting where the team discusses their progress and plans for the day.
• Sprint Review: A meeting at the end of the sprint where the team presents their work to stakeholders for feedback.
• Sprint Retrospective: A session for the team to reflect on the past sprint and identify improvements for future sprints.
• The Sprint: The core work period, usually lasting 2-4 weeks, during which a usable and potentially releasable product increment is created.

3. Artifacts

• Product Backlog: An ordered list of everything that might be needed in the product, maintained by the Product Owner.
• Sprint Backlog: A list of product backlog items selected for the sprint, plus a plan for delivering the product increment.
• Increment: The sum of all the product backlog items completed during a sprint and the value of the increments of all previous sprints.

Scrum Values

Scrum is built on five core values:

• Commitment: Team members commit to achieving the goals of the Scrum team.
• Courage: Team members have the courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems.
• Focus: Everyone focuses on the work of the sprint and the goals of the Scrum team.
• Openness: The team and stakeholders agree to be open about all the work and the challenges with performing the work.
• Respect: Team members respect each other to be capable, independent people.

Benefits of Scrum

• Improved Product Quality: By focusing on incremental progress and continuous feedback, Scrum helps teams enhance the quality of the product.
• Increased Customer Satisfaction: Regular delivery of product increments allows for early and frequent feedback from stakeholders, ensuring the product meets their needs.
• Enhanced Team Productivity: Scrum promotes a collaborative and self-organizing team environment, leading to higher efficiency and motivation.

Detailed Insights from BESTWAY Technologies Scrum Course

1. Effective Product Backlog Management

BESTWAY Technologies emphasizes the importance of a well-managed product backlog. The product backlog must be visible, transparent, and clear to all, showing what the Scrum Team will work on next. Product backlog items that can be completed by the Scrum Team within one Sprint are considered ready for selection in a Sprint Planning event.

2. The Role of the Product Owner

The course places a strong focus on the Product Owner's role. The Product Owner must ensure that the product backlog is visible, transparent, and clear to all, and shows what the Scrum Team will work on next. The Product Owner is one person, not a committee, and they are responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team.

3. Facilitation by the Scrum Master

Scrum Masters are taught to be servant leaders who help the team and the organization understand and apply Scrum theory and practice. They facilitate Scrum events as requested or needed and coach the team in self-organization and cross-functionality. BESTWAY Technologies emphasizes that a good Scrum Master should be adept at conflict resolution, coaching, and mentoring.

4. Cross-Functional Development Teams

The course highlights the importance of cross-functional teams where members have all the skills necessary to create a product increment. BESTWAY Technologies stresses that the Development Team should be self-organizing, with no sub-teams or hierarchies. This self-organization fosters innovation, flexibility, and productivity.

5. Sprint Planning and Execution

Sprint Planning is critical to the success of a Scrum project. The course teaches that during Sprint Planning, the team selects items from the product backlog they believe they can commit to completing during the sprint. The team creates a plan for delivering the product increment and meeting the sprint goal.

6. Daily Scrum for Coordination

The Daily Scrum is crucial for ensuring that the team remains on track. The course recommends keeping the Daily Scrum to 15 minutes and focusing on progress toward the sprint goal. Team members discuss what they did yesterday, what they will do today, and any impediments in their way.

7. Review and Retrospective for Continuous Improvement

The Sprint Review is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to present the product increment to stakeholders and receive feedback. BESTWAY Technologies teaches that this event is not just a demo but a collaborative working session.

The Sprint Retrospective follows the Sprint Review and focuses on the team’s process. The course emphasizes using this meeting to identify areas of improvement and create a plan to implement these improvements in the next sprint.

Course Curriculum

Scrum Learnings – Course Content

DAY 1: Scrum Theory and Values:
o Scrum Theory: Understand the fundamental principles behind Scrum, including
empiricism and transparency.
o Scrum Values: Explore the core values of Scrum, such as commitment, courage,
focus, openness, and respect.
DAY 2: Scrum Roles:
o Cross-Functional and Self-Organizing Teams: Learn how Scrum teams
collaborate and organize themselves.
o Scrum Roles: Dive into the specific roles within Scrum, including the Scrum
Master, Product Owner, and Development Team.
DAY 3: Scrum Events:
o Introduction to Scrum Events: Get an overview of Scrum ceremonies.
o Sprint Planning Meeting: Understand how teams plan their work for a sprint.
o Daily Scrum: Discover the daily stand-up meeting and its purpose.
o Sprint Review: Learn about the sprint review and how it helps inspect and adapt.
o Sprint Retrospective: Explore the retrospective meeting for continuous
improvement.
DAY 4: Scrum Artifacts:
o Scrum Artifacts: Uncover the essential artifacts in Scrum.
o Product Backlog: Grasp the concept of the product backlog and its role in agile
planning.
o Product Backlog Refinement: Understand how teams refine and prioritize
backlog items.
o Sprint Backlog: Learn about the sprint backlog and its connection to the sprint
goal.
o The Increment and Definition of Done: Appreciate the importance of delivering
a potentially shippable product increment.
DAY 5: Practical Knowledge on Jira and Azure DevOps

Jira course content in a simplified manner.
1. Jira Basics:
o Introduction to Jira: Understand what Jira is and its role in project management.
o Navigating Jira: Learn how to move around the Jira interface, find projects, and
access boards.
o Creating and Managing Issues: Explore how to create, edit, and organize issues
(tasks, bugs, features) in Jira.
2. Agile Workflows with Jira:
o Scrum and Kanban: Discover the two popular agile methodologies supported by
Jira.
o Creating Boards: Set up Scrum or Kanban boards to visualize work.
o Managing Sprints: Learn about sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint
execution.
3. Customizing Jira:
o Issue Types and Fields: Understand different issue types (e.g., story, bug) and
customize fields.
o Workflows and Statuses: Create custom workflows and define issue statuses.
o Filters and Dashboards: Build personalized filters and dashboards to track
progress.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
o Comments and Notifications: Use comments to collaborate with team members
and set up notifications.
o Assigning and Transitioning Issues: Assign tasks to team members and manage
transitions (e.g., from “To Do” to “In Progress”).
5. Advanced Features:
o Version Management: Handle software versions and releases.
o Permissions and Security: Configure user permissions and project security.
o Automation Rules: Set up automation rules to streamline repetitive tasks.
Remember, Jira is a powerful tool for managing projects, tracking work, and improving team
collaboration.

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