I recently concluded my PSM 1 training from Agilemania with Piyush being the instructor. I have had multiple trainings before but this one was very different - Good different. For many reasons : 1. Piyush’s content delivery was by far the best I have seen. This tells he has done this many times or to be short, is an expert at this. 2. Unique way to present. I won’t break the surprise but there were no slides or ppt's during the training. And yet, it was so engaging, I felt as active throughout as at the start. This also gave me inspiration to do something different when it comes to your presentation. 3. Different types of activities in breakout rooms. This gave me the opportunity to interact with fellow trainees like myself who were there to learn. You got to try out those. P.S. - there will be always a catch. 4. Full of real life examples. Piyush gave real life examples from his experience that helped me to understand the concepts better. 5. Lastly, there were optimum breaks in 2 days that helped me to remain focused throughout. When I was choosing the trainer for PSM 1 from Scrum.org, I read a lot of reviews for many trainers. I chose Agilemania after careful evaluation. I was right. Hope this honest review helps others in line.
Did you know that Scrum doesn’t judge you by your industry? Although designed initially for software developers, the Scrum framework is a universal solution for tackling complex problems across various fields. Its adaptability and focus on iterative delivery make it a favorite among teams worldwide.
At its core, Scrum revolves around roles, artifacts, and events, creating a structured yet flexible approach to work.
Roles in Scrum
The framework defines three roles to ensure clear accountability:
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The Product Owner acts as a value maximizer, focusing on optimizing the outcome of the Scrum Team's work.
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The Scrum Master ensures Scrum adoption and fosters team effectiveness.
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The Developers are responsible for delivering increments that meet the Definition of Done in each Sprint.
Together, these roles form the Scrum Team, a self-organized and highly collaborative group.
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Take the first step toward becoming an Agile leader!Artifacts in Scrum
Artifacts in Scrum promote transparency and alignment. The Product Backlog captures everything required to develop or enhance the product. The Sprint Backlog provides a plan for the team to achieve the Sprint Goal. Finally, the Increment represents the sum of all completed work, ready for stakeholders.
Events in Scrum
- 1The Sprint (up to a month) is the container for all events, starting with Sprint Planning to decide what to achieve and how.
- 2Every day, the team holds a short Daily Scrum to assess progress toward the Sprint Goal.
- 3At the end of the Sprint, the Sprint Review allows stakeholders to inspect the Increment and discuss future improvements.
- 4Finally, the Sprint Retrospective focuses on continuous improvement, helping the team reflect on processes and relationships.
How It Comes Together?
Scrum begins with stakeholders defining a clear vision. A Product Owner is chosen to create a Product Goal and prepare the Product Backlog. The Scrum Team, consisting of Developers and a Scrum Master, begins sprinting.
Each Sprint starts with Sprint Planning, where the team sets a Sprint Goal and selects work from the backlog. Daily Scrums provide a quick check-in to track progress, and at the end of the Sprint, the team presents the Increment during the Sprint Review. Stakeholders provide feedback, helping align the team’s efforts with the product vision.
Finally, the Sprint Retrospective ensures that the team learns from the past Sprint, identifies areas for improvement, and incorporates changes into the next cycle. Once the Sprint ends, the next one begins immediately, fostering continuous progress.
