What is it about?
Our “Discovering Scrum” training teaches you the essential basics and practical skills to successfully introduce Scrum into your team.
You will gain a deep understanding of the principles, roles, artifacts and events of the Scrum framework and learn how to apply them. With interactive exercises and practical examples, we will prepare you to effectively implement Scrum methods, monitor sprint progress and master typical challenges.
At the end of the training, you will be able to integrate Scrum into your daily work and lead your team on the path to success.
Core topics
Understanding the Basics: Explore the principles, values, and Agile Manifesto of the Scrum framework. Learn how Scrum promotes flexibility, transparency, and continuous improvement, and when it should be used.
Identifying Scrum Roles: Distinguish the roles of Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developer. Understand their responsibilities, skills and contribution to effective collaboration.
Master Scrum Artifacts: Create, manage and use the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment. Understand their role in ensuring transparency, inspection and adaptation.
Effectively Conducting Scrum Events : Plan and conduct Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Retrospective. Learn techniques to maximize their effectiveness.
Track Sprint Progress: Use burndown charts and team velocity to monitor sprint progress. Identify problems early, adjust plans, and keep the team on track.
Track Sprint Progress: Use burndown charts and team velocity to monitor sprint progress. Identify problems early, adjust plans, and keep the team on track.
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Your trainer
Andrea Giugliano
Andrea is a Lead Agile Coach and Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) with over a decade of experience in introducing and developing agile practices in various industries such as fintech, telecom, marketing, IT and HR.
He currently works as a Lead Agile Coach for a large telecommunications provider to implement agile strategies to increase productivity. His extensive understanding of agile practices in different work environments helps to operationalize strategic goals and consider the unique challenges of each organization. Andreas' leadership skills drive a culture change towards greater effectiveness and efficiency, especially in developing frameworks for independent working and alignment with strategic goals in dynamic markets.
His qualifications, including ICP-CAT, ICP-ACC and AKT, confirm his expertise in agile practices.
Agenda
Understanding the basics
We'll start with an in-depth introduction to the Scrum framework. Together we'll explore the fundamental principles, core values and the Agile Manifesto to understand how Scrum promotes flexibility, transparency and continuous improvement in teams. We'll also examine in which environments the introduction of Scrum makes sense and how you can successfully integrate it into your own work environment.
Identify and understand roles
In this section, you will learn in detail about the three central roles in the Scrum framework - Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developer. We will explain the specific responsibilities, skills and contributions of each role and how they contribute to achieving project goals. Through case studies and role plays, you will get a clear picture of how the roles work together to strengthen team dynamics and ensure project success.
Mastering artifacts
In the next step, we will turn to the three primary Scrum artifacts - Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment - and deal with how to create, manage and use them effectively. I will show you how these artifacts create transparency in the process and enable regular reviews and adjustments. In practical exercises, you will use these artifacts yourself to ensure that they set the right priorities and accurately reflect the progress of your project.
Effective execution of Scrum events
Finally, there are the Scrum Events. Develop the skills to efficiently plan and execute all of the key Scrum events - including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective. You will learn techniques to maximize the effectiveness of these meetings so that each event fulfills its intended purpose. Through practical simulations, you will practice the structure, timing and best practices to ensure your meetings are productive and goal-oriented.
Conclusion and reflection
Finally, we will summarize the most important points of the day. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and we will discuss how you can implement what you have learned in your company. Finally, we will have a short feedback session to see if everything went well and then we will say goodbye.
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Training Content – Discovering Scrum
Welcome to our comprehensive Scrum training that equips you with the knowledge and skills to introduce Scrum to your team. During this exciting and interactive training, you will explore the core aspects of the framework and gain a deep understanding of its principles, roles, artifacts and events. Our goal is for you to leave this training with practical insights and actionable strategies that you can immediately apply to your projects.
1. Understanding the basics
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Scrum framework by exploring its fundamental principles, core values, and the Agile Manifesto. This knowledge will help you appreciate how Scrum promotes flexibility, transparency, and continuous improvement. In addition, you will learn when it makes sense to adopt Scrum in different environments.
2. Identification of roles
Develop the ability to clearly distinguish the roles of the Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers. Understand the specific responsibilities, skills and contributions of each role within the framework. This clarity ensures effective collaboration and role allocation, which improves team interactions and project success.
3. Mastering the Artifacts
Learn to create, manage, and effectively use the three primary Scrum artifacts: the Product Backlog, the Sprint Backlog, and the Increment. Recognize how these artifacts support transparency, review, and adaptation in the Scrum process. Hands-on exercises reinforce your ability to maintain these artifacts to accurately reflect project priorities and progress.
4. Effective execution of Scrum events
Gain competency in planning and executing all Scrum events, such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. Techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of these events are examined to ensure each one serves its intended purpose. Through hands-on simulations, you will understand the structure, timing, and best practices for running productive and engaging meetings.
5. Tracking Sprint Progress
Master the use of burndown charts and team velocity calculations to monitor and track sprint progress. Learn how to use these tools to identify potential problems early, adjust plans accordingly, and keep the team on track to meet sprint goals. You will also interpret these metrics to make informed decisions about work allocation, team performance, and project schedules.
6. Overcoming common challenges
Equip yourself to identify and address common challenges in Scrum implementation, such as team resistance, scope creep, and managing distributed teams. Strategies for overcoming these obstacles are discussed to ensure successful Scrum implementation and practice. Understanding the causes of these challenges, examining relevant case studies, and developing action plans are important components of this learning objective.
Included in training
Training Manuals/Slides: We provide comprehensive training manuals and presentation slides that summarize the key concepts, frameworks, and practical insights of each unit. These materials serve as your reference guides.
Access to templates and tools: Get access to downloadable templates and tools to help you define effective requirements and user stories.
Training sessions: Of course, the 8 hours of training are included.
In addition, an optional one-hour introductory interview (getting to know each other) and a final interview (Q&A) are included for all interested parties.
Requirements
Experience/knowledge required: None.
PC/notebook (with working webcam and microphone) – only for live online training.
Zoom: Get familiar with Zoom and check that it works with your equipment – for live online training only.
Mural: We will be using Mural for our trainings, so make sure you have access to Mural – for live online trainings only.
Who is this training for
Project Managers: Individuals who want to improve their agile project management skills and lead Scrum teams effectively.
Product Managers and Product Owners: Individuals responsible for defining product visions and managing product backlogs who want to optimize their role in the Scrum framework.
Developers and Team Members: Developers, designers, testers and other team members working on agile projects who want to understand their role and contributions within a Scrum team.
Business Analysts: Individuals who analyze business requirements and want to align their work with agile practices and Scrum methodologies.
IT and software professionals: Individuals working in software development, IT project management or a technical field who want to improve project results with Scrum.
Executives and managers: Department heads, managers and executives who want to implement and support agile transformations in their teams or departments.
Agile enthusiasts: Professionals from any industry who are curious about agile practices and want to learn how Scrum can improve their projects and teams.
Do you want to further develop your team?
We have created our own B2B offer, which can be customized according to your needs to create the best benefit for your team.
FAQ
What is Scrum?
An agile framework for managing complex projects. It emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and iterative progress toward a clearly defined goal. Scrum is often used in software development, but its principles can be applied to any field.
Who should attend this Scrum training?
This training is ideal for project managers, scrum masters, product owners, developers, business analysts, IT experts, executives, managers, agile coaches and anyone interested in agile methods.
What will I learn in this Scrum training?
You will learn the fundamental principles, the roles within a Scrum team, how to manage artifacts, how to run events effectively, how to track sprint progress, and how to overcome common implementation challenges.
How long does the training last?
The training lasts 8 hours and is filled with comprehensive lessons, interactive activities and practical exercises.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No previous knowledge is necessary. This training is designed for both beginners and those who want to deepen their understanding of the principles and practices.
What are the main components of Scrum?
Scrum consists of three roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer), three artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment) and five events (Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
Will I receive a certification upon completion?
You will receive a confirmation of participation.
Can Scrum be used in industries other than software development?
Yes, Scrum can be applied in any industry that requires project management, including marketing, education, finance, and manufacturing.
How does Scrum promote continuous improvement?
Scrum promotes continuous improvement through iterative processes, regular feedback loops, and retrospectives that help teams identify and implement improvements.
What are the benefits of Scrum?
The benefits of Scrum include increased flexibility, improved team collaboration, faster delivery of high-quality products, and an improved ability to adapt to change.
How do I become a Scrum Master?
To become a Scrum Master, you typically complete a Scrum Master training and pass a certification exam. This training will give you the fundamental knowledge you need for this role.
Can Scrum be combined with other agile methods?
Yes, Scrum can be combined with other agile methodologies such as Kanban to create a hybrid approach that meets the specific needs of a project or organization.