Scrum Inc. Blog
Steel and Sticky Notes Part 1: Alignment
The use of Scrum in the Design and Construction industry continues to grow. But some companies are not sure where – or how to start. This series answers those questions through the example of a massive project being built now in Sacramento.
One Way To Reboot Your Daily Scrum
The Daily Scrum is not just an Event, it’s an opportunity to replan, refocus, and align on your Sprint Goal. Scrum Inc.’s Scott Downey shares his approach for making your Daily Scrum the most important 15-minutes (or less) of your workday.
Scrum Trainer Spotlight: Ethan Soo
This month, the Agile Education Program powered by Scrum Inc.™ is thrilled to spotlight Ethan Soo. Ethan is a standout member of the Scrum Trainer community and has been critical to the program’s growth since joining as a Scrum Trainer…
Process Efficiency in Scrum – Why it Matters and How to Measure it
Update: See Process Efficiency – Adapting Flow to the Agile Improvement Effort the first of several papers to be published. By definition, Lean means that process efficiency is greater than 25%. The name Scrum derives from watching lean hardware teams. A new team can...
2020 Scrum Guide Changes and Updates Explained
The 2020 Scrum Guide contains numerous updates and changes that make it the best guide yet. Scrum co-creator Dr. Jeff Sutherland, along with JJ Sutherland, Avi Schneier, and other members of the Scrum Inc. team explain what’s new in the 2020 Scrum Guide, what’s been removed, and the reason for each of the changes.
How The Updated Scrum Guide Drives Focus, Alignment, And Value Delivery
In updating the 2020 Scrum Guide, the co-creators of Scrum didn’t change Scrum itself. What Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber did, however, was find better ways to describe it. Better ways to explain the purpose of each element in the framework.
Holiday Gift Guide for the Scrum Enthusiast
by Kamaria Hill | December 4, 2020 | Blog Holiday Gift Guide For the Scrum Enthusiast It’s always a delight to find that one gift that perfectly suits the personality of the recipient. It not only elevates your gift-giving status but also comes with the sweet...
SolarWinds and Cybersecurity: Using Scrum To Improve National Security
Cybersecurity must continuously evolve, adapt, and be quickly deployed in order to be effective. Failure to keep pace with the innovation of ‘bad actors’ turns the software we rely on into unguarded digital flanks ripe for exploitation and attack. Consultant Denise Jarvie uses case studies and her real-world experience to explain how the Scrum Framework is uniquely suited to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.
Cells, Teams, and the 2020 Scrum Guide Update
2020 Scrum Guide The 2020 Scrum Guide is shorter, more focused, and has One Team. In addition to tying the three artifacts to goals with commitments, we addressed two of the biggest challenges in the industry - servant leaders who don’t lead and self-organizing...
The Updated 2020 Scrum Guide: Cleaner, Clearer, and more Universal
Each day millions of people, tens of millions, the world over, gather for their Daily Scrum for 15 minutes and its been happening for 25 years. How does it work?
Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber Release Updated Scrum Guide Celebrating 25 Years of Scrum
There is a special event being held today celebrating the launch of the 2020 Scrum Guide along with the 25th anniversary of Schwaber and Sutherland’s first presentation of Scrum at OOPSLA ‘95. It is featuring talks about the changes and time to reminisce over the history of Scrum.
A Leader’s Guide To Successful Agile Transformation: How To Go Beyond Teams
There are no shortcuts in an Agile transformation, but there are known patterns of success. Matthew Jacobs, our Chief Product Owner of Agile Transformations, has identified seven core functions that must be address to ensure the overall effectiveness of your Scrum Teams are not limited by legacy structures and institutional barriers.