Learning Objectives: Grasp the core concepts of Scrum, including its framework, terminology, and principles. Understand how Scrum artifacts, roles, and events drive agile project success.

Topics:

• Overview of the Scrum workflow and its key components.

• Principles of empirical process control and their role in Scrum.

• The impact of Scrum on fostering a collaborative work culture.

Learning Objective: Explore the responsibilities and rationale behind each Scrum role, focusing on how they contribute to project success.

Topics:

• Detailed breakdown of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team roles.

• Clarification on why traditional roles like project manager or agile product manager are absent in Scrum.

Learning Objectives: Learn how to define a clear product vision, align teams, and connect it to the product roadmap.

Topics:

• The role of the product vision in unifying and motivating the Scrum team.

• Key characteristics of an effective vision and how to shape it.

• Balancing preparation efforts with agility.

• Linking the product vision to the roadmap for strategic planning.

Learning Objective: Master estimation methods in Scrum, emphasizing accuracy and team collaboration.

Topics:

• Levels of estimation in Scrum and their significance.

• Why accuracy matters more than precision in estimates.

• Separating size and duration estimates for better planning.

• The consequences of pressuring teams for unrealistic estimates.

• Distinguishing between estimates and commitments.

Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose and structure of the product backlog and how to refine it effectively.

Topics:

• Defining what the product backlog is (and isn’t).

• Techniques for backlog grooming to ensure clarity and relevance.

Learning Objectives: Learn to prioritize backlog items strategically using data-driven approaches.

Topics:

• The importance of prioritization and its impact on project success.

• Risks of labeling all items as "mandatory."

• Stakeholder involvement in prioritization decisions.

• Factors influencing prioritization (e.g., value, risk, effort).

• Formal prioritization techniques beyond intuition.

• Flexibility in adjusting work sequences for team efficiency.