Scrum
Scrum is a lightweight framework for teams to follow. This framework helps enable teams to develop, deliver, and sustain complex products such as software or research ideas. The five values of scrum are courage, focus, commitment, respect, and openness. These values define key points of scrum and scrum teams will practice these values in their development.
The difference between Scrum and Agile can be confusing. Remember, Agile is a project management philosophy that utilizes core principles for guidance. Scrum, however, is a specific Agile methodology that is practiced during project development.
Scrum has key components including sprints, roles, and ceremonies. These components are discussed in depth in future sections.
Important Definitions
Scrum: a lightweight framework that aids teams in collaboration and project development, enabling teams to develop, deliver, and sustain complex products
Scrum Core Values: courage, focus, commitment, respect, openness
Key Components of Scrum: artifacts, ceremonies, and team roles
Scrum in The Data Mine
The Data Mine Corporate Partners cohort has a goal for all projects to follow the scrum framework. We are confident the structured flexibility of Scrum will allow for each development team to tailor its execution of scrum to their needs.
There is not a “one size fits all” approach to Scrum, but with preparation, communication, transparency, practice, and dedication, the Scrum framework may prove to guide your projects toward a successful outcome.
Scrum Cartoon
Cartoon illustrated by Marija Hajnal