Scrum for Large Projects & Enterprises

Question 1

Definition of a Large Project

Answer 1

Depends on organization &/or complexity of projects being undertaken.

Question 2

Key Criterion for whether a project needs multiple Scrum Masters or Product owners

Answer 2

If the project is large or small

Question 3

If a project only requires 1 Scrum Master and 1 Product Owner

Answer 3

Then these individuals can normally handle any additional communication & synchronization efforts required by projects.

Question 4

When applying Scrum at an Enterprise level, there may be many hundred Scrum Teams

Answer 4

Several thousand people working in multiple projects in programs or portfolios

Question 5

What will applying Scrum processes of a program or portfolio level do?

Answer 5

It will have certain impacts on underlying projects.

Question 6

How are Scrum projects generally executed?

Answer 6

• Through fundamental Scrum processes for typical small projects
• With additional inputs, tools & outputs for large projects (having multiple Product Owners & Scrum Masters)

Question 7

What is the biggest challenge in a large Scrum project?

Answer 7

• Synchronization between teams and collaborations
• Challenges when applying Scrum at a program or portfolio level

Question 8

Why do the biggest issues for a program/portfolio happen on a business state?

Answer 8

• Business priorities of different projects may conflict with each other
• May also conflict with the goals of the program or portfolio & need to be aligned

Question 9

Besides additional inputs, tools & outputs, what are other factors in a Scrum enterprise project?

Answer 9

Additional processes that are required to address additional prioritization alignment & coordination efforts.