Scrum is one of the most popular agile frameworks used by teams worldwide. This guide will help you understand the core concepts and start implementing Scrum in your organization.
What is Scrum?
Scrum is an agile framework that helps teams work together to develop, deliver, and sustain complex products. It emphasizes iterative progress, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The Scrum Team
A Scrum team consists of three key roles:
Product Owner
- Responsible for maximizing the value of the product
- Manages and prioritizes the product backlog
- Ensures the team understands the requirements
Scrum Master
- Facilitates Scrum events and removes impediments
- Coaches the team on Scrum practices
- Protects the team from external interruptions
Development Team
- Self-organizing and cross-functional
- Responsible for delivering potentially shippable increments
- Typically 3-9 members
Scrum Events
Sprint
The heart of Scrum is a Sprint, a time-box of one month or less during which a "Done" increment is created.
Sprint Planning
The work to be performed in the Sprint is planned at the Sprint Planning meeting.
Daily Scrum
A 15-minute event for the Development Team to synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours.
Sprint Review
Held at the end of the Sprint to inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed.
Sprint Retrospective
An opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements.
Getting Started
Start small, be patient, and remember that Scrum is about continuous improvement. Your first sprints won't be perfect, and that's okay!
Budi Santoso
Budi Santoso is a certified Scrum Master and Agile Coach with expertise in project management.
