Agile/Scrum Team Workshop

The Agile/Scrum workshop will emphasize the roles, events and artifacts created in Agile and Scrum.  Scrum ceremonies will be explained, and participants will understand why transparency, inspection and adaptation are an important part of Scrum.   Common planning and estimating techniques will be discussed.

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Module 1 - Overview of Agile 

• Understanding the framework
• 12 principles of Agile
• Framework Defined
• Agile Common Themes
• Benefits of Agile

Module 2 - Scrum Defined

• Definition of Scrum
• Uses of Scrum
• Scrum Theory
• Scrum Values
• Scrum Team (Roles)
  • Product Owner
  • Scrum Master
  • Development Team
• Scrum Events
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Scrum
  • Development Work
  • Sprint Review
  • Sprint Retrospective
• Scrum Artifacts
  • Product Backlog
  • Sprint Backlog
  • Increment
• Artifact Transparency
• Discussion of Managers Empowering PO’s and Best Practices

Module 3 - Planning and Estimating

• Planning techniques
• Estimating techniques
• User Stories

No pre-requisites exist; however, it is beneficial for participants to read the Scrum Guide  before the course.

Agile/Scrum Workshop is appropriate for anyone wanting an  overview of Agile and Scrum or  working on or with a Scrum Team. The course is especially suited to companies or teams investigating Agile/Scrum, those who are currently struggling with Scrum, or those beginning to utilize Agile/Scrum in their development environment.