SCRUM GU I D E
There was no budget for training or coaching, so Nic requirements analysis, QA is often asked to test stu that
ramped himself up by reading some information on the is not done, and Nic is acting as project manager, Scrum
internet, asking questions in forums, and using those sug- Master, and Product Owner. Meanwhile, Skip, the guy who
gestions with his team. Nic was sure they would see an sponsors the projects, is frustrated and ready to end the
immediate improvement, but instead theres been noth- whole experiment.
ing but confusion. Now the team doesnt get time for a full
The rst key to a successful organizational change is: When using the methodology eectively, your team will be
Understand the problem you're trying to solve. focused on small iterations and a prioritized feature list...
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Sooner = $
Faster
Without a clear vision for the desired future state, you
cant set goals or measure results. Scrum is great at solving so you can release whats most valuable to the customer
specic problems and generating certain benets, but early, receive feedback, get to market faster, and make
teams need to ensure that these gains t their objectives. money sooner.
Inspect-and-Adapt
Enhanced Everyone
Measurability Visibility Productivity On Track
UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS Scrum, at its core, is a framework that elicits change, and
sometimes that change can be painful. Unfortunately,
Unrealistic expectations are a common issue that often many companies recognize their problems, but dont want
manifest as a desire for overnight success and instant, to experience the uncomfortable shifts needed to make
exponential productivity improvements. While these ben- things better. If an organization is in that situation, they
ets will eventually come, progress is hindered by people shouldnt be looking at Scrum as an option because the
who demand dramatic results NOW. Another ill Scrum transition is bound to be unsuccessful.
cant cure is an unsupportive leadership team.
LACK OF STRATEGY/VISION
Similarly, a lack of strategy or vision cannot be xed by Lastly, and probably most important, is the concept of
Scrum (though it can help teams rapidly iterate through honesty. A company has to relentlessly self-reect and be
ideas to nd the right concept). honest with itself, warts and all, for the most eective
Scrum transition.
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