Scrum Definition, Theory, & Values Flashcards
Scrum Definition:
Scrum is a ___ framework that helps…[3]?
- lightweight
- people, teams, organisations
Scrum Definition:
Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organisations generate value through…?
adaptive solutions for complex problems
Scrum Definition:
Scrum requires a Scrum Master to foster an environment where…[4]?
- a Product Owner orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog
- the Scrum Team turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value during a Sprint
- the Scrum Team and its stakeholders inspect the results and adjust for the next Sprint
- repeat
Scrum Definition:
the Scrum framework is purposefully incomplete, only defining what…?
the parts required to implement Scrum theory
Scrum Definition:
Scrum wraps around ___ ____ or renders them ___
- existing practises
- unnecessary
Scrum Definition:
Scrum makes the visible relative efficacy (= ability to produce a desired result - effectiveness/success) of what so that improvements can be made[3]?
- current management
- environment
- work techniques
Scrum Theory:
Scrum is founded on[2]?
- empiricism
- lean thinking
Scrum Theory:
Scrum is founded on empiricism, what does this mean[2]?
- asserts that knowledge comes from experience
- making decisions based on what is observed
Scrum Theory:
Scrum is founded on lean thinking, what does this mean[2]?
- reduces waste
- focuses on the essentials
Scrum Theory:
scrum employs what type of approach[2]?
- iterative
- incremental
Scrum Theory:
scrum employs an iterative and incremental approach to what…[2]?
- optimise predictability
- control risk
Scrum Theory:
scrum combines 4 formal events for ___ and ___ within a ___ ___, the ___
- inspection
- adaptation
- containing event
- the Sprint
Scrum Theory:
scrum combines 4 formal events for inspection and adaptation within a containing event, the Sprint. These events work because they implement the empirical Scrum pillars of…[3]?
- transparency
- inspection
- adaptation
Scrum Theory, Transparency:
what does this mean?
the emergent process and work must be visible to those performing the work as well as those receiving the work
Scrum Theory, Transparency:
important decisions are based on the perceived state of…?
its 3 formal artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)
Scrum Theory, Transparency:
artifacts that have low transparency can lead to…[2]?
- decisions that diminish value
- increase risk
Scrum Theory, Transparency:
what does transparency enable?
inspection
Scrum Theory, Transparency:
inspection without transparency is…[2]?
- misleading
- wasteful
Scrum Theory, Inspection:
why must the scrum artifacts and the progress towards agreed goals be inspected frequently and dilligently?
to detect potentially undesirable variances or problems
Scrum Theory, Inspection:
to help with inspection, scrum provides cadence in the form of what?
its 5 events (sprint, sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, sprint retrospective)
Scrum Theory, Inspection:
inspection enables…?
adaptation
Scrum Theory, Inspection:
inspection without adaptation is considered…?
pointless
Scrum Theory, Inspection:
scrum events are designed to…?
provoke change
Scrum Theory, Adaptation:
when would the process being applied or the materials being produced be adjusted[2]?
- if any aspects of a process deviate outside acceptable limits
- if the resulting product is unacceptable
Scrum Theory, Adaptation:
the adjustments made must be made ASAP to minimise what?
further deviation
Scrum Theory, Adaptation:
when does adaptation become difficult?
when people are not empowered or self-managing
Scrum Theory, Adaptation:
when is a scrum team expected to adapt?
the moment it learns anything new THROUGH inspection
Scrum Values:
successful use of scrum is dependent on what values[5]
- commitment
- focus
- openness
- respect
- courage
Scrum Values:
what is the primary focus of the Scrum Team?
the work of the Sprint to make the best possible progress towards these goals
Scrum Values:
these values give direction to the Scrum Team with regard to their…[3]?
- work
- actions
- behaviour
