MY LEARNINGS TO BECOME AGILE SCRUM MASTER

Source: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/navigating-scrum-events-sprint-review What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. The Sprint Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective Sprint Review - What’s The Point? The purpose of the Sprint Review straight from   the Scrum Guide  is “to inspect the outcome of the Sprint and determine future adaptations”. The key to this instance of “in...

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DOR and DOD is a standard format defined for the project to start(Definition of Ready)  and complete (Definition of Done)  the  user stories in each sprint .  DOR  In simple words , DOR is the pre-requisite to check before we start any user story to work. Examples : checking the Pre-requisite before we start any course to learn                   ( Pre-requisite like : whether he/she knows any programming languages                                                     whether he/she completes minimum degree or not )                        Examples : checking the  Pre-requisite  before we start any course to TEACH THE COURSE                   ( Pre-requisite like :...

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What Is PI Planning in Agile? An Agile release train (ART) is a group of multiple Agile teams all working towards the same goal. ARTs include all the teams required to implement, test, and release software or products. But what is PI in Agile? A program increment (PI) is a timebox in which an ART delivers incremental value in the form of working software or systems. PIs are to ARTs what sprints are to Scrum teams or iterations to Agile teams. So what is Agile PI planning? Program increment planning is a face-to-face meeting of all the teams working in an Agile release train. The PI planning event is used to discuss the product roadmap, decide on features, and identify dependencies within the teams. It allows everyone to work together to find solutions for potential roadblocks before they happen. In the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), PI planning is essential to stay true to the core values of alignment, built-in quality, transparency, and program execution. At the end of PI planning, ea...

  If the Product Owner requests to add a requirement in the middle of a sprint in Scrum, here's a typical course of action: Understand the Requirement: Get clarity on the new requirement. Understand its scope , urgency , and the reasons behind the request . Determine if it's critical for the current sprint or if it can wait until the next sprint . Evaluate Impact: Assess how adding this requirement might affect the current sprint . Consider the ( IMPSPGL / EXCOM/ TEAMCAP ) impact on the sprint goal , existing commitments, and the team's capacity to accommodate it without jeopardizing the sprint's success. Engage the Team: Discuss the new requirement in the next daily standup or as soon as possible. Get the team's input on the potential impact and their ability to integrate it without derailing the sprint's progress. Collaborate With Product Owner : Collaborate with the product owner to prioritize and make decisions about whether to include the new req...

  As a Scrum Master in an Agile project, my day typically involves a mix of activities aimed at supporting the team, facilitating processes, and ensuring that everything is on track. Here's a breakdown of what my day might look like: Daily Standup: Begin the day with the team's daily standup meeting. This involves checking in with each team member, discussing progress, highlighting any blockers, and ensuring everyone is aligned on the day's tasks. Removing Impediments: Throughout the day, I focus on identifying and removing any impediments or obstacles that might hinder the team's progress. This could involve anything from addressing conflicts within the team to facilitating communication with other teams or stakeholders. Facilitating Meetings: I might organize and facilitate various meetings like sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective sessions. These meetings are crucial for the team to plan their work, review what's been completed, and reflect...