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What is Scrum?

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Scrum is a lightweight and agile framework for heuristic project management.

While it was primarily created for software development, Scrum can also be applied in several other fields such as research, sales, and technology.

Scrum In Action. Source: scrum.org
Scrum In Action. Source: scrum.org

The do’s and don’t’s

A Scrum team typically consists of less than ten members and includes the following roles:

  • Scrum Master
  • Product Owner
  • Developer

For the effective implementation of Scrum, it is imperative that each member understands the span and limits of their role.

Scrum Master

Do's

Don't's

Active communication and involvement

Team management

Engaging team to navigate through the project

Acting on behalf of the project manager

Trusting through accountability

Making decisions on behalf of the team

Promotion of self-organization

Assigning tasks to team members

Project Owner

Do's

Don't's

Finalising the deliverables of the project

Direct involvement with the team

Finalising the timeline of the project

Pressurising the team for fast results

Prioritising features according to market standards

Changes in the sprint after its commencement

Finalising the end product

Setting targets for the sprint

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