Phases and Process/Initiate Scrum Processes

Question 1

The Initiate phase consists of following six processes:

Answer 1

Create Project Vision
Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholder(s)
Form Scrum Team
Develop Epic(s)
Create Prioritized Product Backlog
Conduct Release Planning

Question 2

Create Project Vision

Answer 2

In this process, the Project Business Case is reviewed to create a Project Vision Statement that will serve as the inspiration and provide focus for the entire project. The Product Owner is identified in this process.

Question 3

Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholder(s)

Answer 3

In this process, the Scrum Master and Stakeholders are identified using specific Selection Criteria.

Question 4

Form Scrum Team

Answer 4

In this process, Scrum Team members are identified. Normally the Product Owner has the primary responsibility of selecting team members, but often does so in collaboration with the Scrum Master.

Question 5

Develop Epic(s)

Answer 5

In this process, the Project Vision Statement serves as the basis for developing Epics. User Group Meetings may be held to discuss appropriate Epics.

Question 6

Create Prioritized Product Backlog

Answer 6

In this process, Epic(s) are refined, elaborated, and then prioritized to create a Prioritized Product Backlog for the project. The Done Criteria is also established at this point.

Question 7

Conduct Release Planning

Answer 7

Conduct Release Planning-In this process, the Scrum Core Team reviews the User Stories in the Prioritized Product Backlog to develop a Release Planning Schedule, which is essentially a phased deployment schedule that can be shared with the project stakeholders. Length of Sprint is also determined in this process.