Guide
Learn Scrum step by step.
A structured learning path that explains Scrum clearly, from the framework itself to the events, accountabilities, artifacts, commitments, and values.
Scrum Definition
Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations create value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.
Empiricism
Empiricism means making decisions based on observation, experience, and evidence.
Transparency
Transparency means making important information visible and understandable to everyone involved.
Inspection
Inspection means regularly checking work and progress to identify differences and issues.
Adaptation
Adaptation means adjusting work or plans based on what is learned through inspection.
Scrum Values
Scrum is grounded in five values: Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage.
Commitment
Commitment means the team dedicates itself to achieving its goals and supporting each other.
Focus
Focus means concentrating on the work of the Sprint and the goals of the team.
Openness
Openness means being transparent about work, challenges, and progress.
Respect
Respect means team members value each other’s skills, opinions, and contributions.
Courage
Courage means doing the right thing and working on tough problems.
Scrum Team
The Scrum Team is a small, self-managing, cross-functional team focused on one Product Goal.
Scrum Accountabilities
Scrum defines three accountabilities: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers.
Product Owner
The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the Scrum Team’s work.
Scrum Master
The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum and helping the Scrum Team and organization use it effectively.
Developers
Developers are accountable for creating a usable Increment each Sprint.
Product Goal
The Product Goal describes the future state of the product.
Product Backlog
The Product Backlog is an ordered list of everything that might be needed in the product.
Sprint Goal
The Sprint Goal describes the purpose of the Sprint.
Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is the plan for the Sprint, created by Developers.
Definition of Done
The Definition of Done is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete.
Increment
The Increment is a usable piece of the product created during a Sprint.
Scrum Events
Scrum Events create regularity and provide clear opportunities to inspect and adapt throughout the Sprint.
Sprint
The Sprint is the container event where ideas are turned into usable value.
Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning starts the Sprint by defining why the Sprint matters, what can be done, and how the work will be approached.
Daily Scrum
The Daily Scrum is a short event for Developers to inspect progress and adapt their plan toward the Sprint Goal.
Sprint Review
The Sprint Review inspects the Sprint outcome and adapts future product direction.
Sprint Retrospective
The Sprint Retrospective helps the Scrum Team inspect how they worked and plan improvements.
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