Scrum/Agile Onboarding Cheatsheet
- Adwoa Adu (Unlicensed)
Overview of Scrum
Scrum is one of the most popular Agile frameworks. With Scrum, teams can be adaptive, iterative, fast, flexible, and effective in the delivery of value to their stakeholders. A scrum project involves a collaborative effort to create a new product, service, or other results as defined by the Project Vision Statement. Scrum ensures transparency in communication and creates an environment of collective accountability and continuous progress.
Our team has developed a shared understanding of what we feel is respectful behavior and communication through our Team Working Agreement ( Please review ). The Working Agreement is a simple and powerful tool used in Agile projects to create explicit and adaptable guidelines ( updated frequently) for what kind of work culture we want for our Team.
Our Team is not only committed to working in an agile way, we also aim to harness the personal benefits of an agile values-driven culture.
Watch this 3-minute video for a quick overview of Scrum values and processes: What is Scrum: What is Scrum? | Scrum in under 3 minutes.
Useful Links/Resources:
Agile Center of Excellence
Transport Canada had a dedicated team to support the implementation of Agile/Scrum principles and processes. They offer a variety of courses and activities from introductory to specific Scrum role cohort programs. Contact the Agile Center of Excellence at AgileCoE-CdEAgile@tc.gc.ca to sign up for the Agile Foundations Course and get started on your Agile/Scrum journey.
Scrum guide
Scrum Guide - Audio/Visual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3yOzoLqssw
Videos
What is Scrum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eccxhmXNTrQ
Product Ownership: https://youtu.be/502ILHjX9EE
DoD vs Acceptance Criteria: https://youtu.be/waJu6mYp0ws
User Stories: https://youtu.be/6q5-cVeNjCE
Acceptance Criteria: https://youtu.be/OWG0KE5GZJY
Comparison of Key Values of Scrum vs Traditional Project Management
| Scrum | Traditional Project Management |
|---|---|---|
Emphasis is on | People | Processes |
Documentation | Minimal- only as required | Comprehensive |
Process Style | Iterative | Linear |
Upfront Planning | Low | High |
Prioritization of requirements | Based on business value and regularly updated | Fixed in the Project Plan |
Quality Assurance | Customer-centric | Process centric |
Organization | Self-organized | Managed |
Management Style | Decentralized | Centralized |
Change | Updates to Product Backlog | Formal Change Management System |
Leadership | Collaborative, Servant Leadership | Command and control |
Performance Measurement | Business Value | Plan conformity |
Return of Investment (ROI) | Early/throughout project life | End of project life |
Customer Involvement | High throughout the project | Varies depending on the project lifecycle |
Scrum at a Glance!
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