The Scrum Guide

Introduction

• Scrum Creators: Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland
• First Guide Published: 2010
• Latest Update: November 2020

Purpose

• Aim: To help people understand and implement Scrum.
• Content: Definition of Scrum, its rules, and framework.
• Warning: Altering core design or not following rules reduces effectiveness.

Scrum Definition

• Framework: Lightweight for generating adaptive solutions to complex problems.
• Roles:
  1. Product Owner: Manages Product Backlog.
  2. Scrum Team: Delivers Increment of value.
  3. Stakeholders: Inspect and adapt for the next Sprint.
• Principles: Simplicity and incompleteness to allow adaptation and improvement.

Scrum Theory

• Foundation: Empiricism (knowledge from experience) and lean thinking (reduce waste).
• Approach: Iterative, incremental for predictability and risk control.
• Pillars: Transparency, inspection, adaptation.

Scrum Values

• Key Values: Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage
• Purpose: Guide behavior and decision-making of Scrum Teams.

Scrum Team Structure

• Components: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers
• Characteristics: Cross-functional, self-managing, small (10 or fewer members).
• Accountabilities:
  • Developers: Plan and execute Sprint Backlog, adhere to Definition of Done.
  • Product Owner: Maximizes value, manages Product Backlog.
  • Scrum Master: Ensures effective Scrum adoption.

Scrum Events

• Sprint: Backbone of Scrum (1 month or less).
• Types of Events:
  • Sprint Planning: Set up work for the Sprint
  • Daily Scrum: Inspect and adapt towards Sprint Goal
  • Sprint Review: Inspect outcome and adapt future plans
  • Sprint Retrospective: Plan quality and effectiveness improvements

Scrum Artifacts

• Artifacts: Represent work and value, ensure transparency.
• Commitments:
  • Product Backlog: Ordered list to improve product, tied to Product Goal.
  • Sprint Backlog: Work plan for the Sprint, aligned with Sprint Goal.
  • Increment: Usable stepping stone towards Product Goal, must meet Definition of Done.

End Note

• Immutable Framework: Scrum must be implemented in its entirety.
• Acknowledgements: Contributions from various individuals and organizations.

Licensing

• Creative Commons: Licensed under Attribution Share-Alike.