Mastering Scrum Events: Practical Insights & Deep Dive

Learn the What, The Why, and The How of the Scrum Events

What you'll learn

Grasp the underlying significance and benefits of the Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Review, and Retrospective)

Acquire strategies and proven methods for effectively guiding each Scrum event.

How to lead Sprint Planning - Part 1 (Team Commitment) using proven methods and techniques for a successful session.

How to lead Sprint Planning - Part 2 (Tasking) using proven methods and techniques for a successful session.

Master strategies for efficient team backlog refinement.

How to size/estimate the team product backlog using relative comparison

How to employ Planning Poker to tap into the "Wisdom of the Crowd," sidestep anchoring biases, and achieve team consensus when estimating the product backlog

How to conduct a seamless Sprint review/demo: steps for preparation, execution, and follow-up.

Delve into various Retrospective formats to foster deeper understanding of team members' perspectives.

Master the techniques for successful Retrospective facilitation: from preparation to execution and follow-up.

How to employ tools like Ideaboardz and Microsoft Whiteboard for effective Retrospective facilitation.

Requirements

No prior experience is needed. Perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their understanding and facilitation skills of the Scrum events.

Description

This in-depth course combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights and is designed to ensure you're well-equipped to help enhance your team's coordination, collaboration, communication, and alignment to enable optimal facilitation of the Scrum events. The techniques and best practices shared within the lectures have been curated from the instructor's 14+ years of hands-on experience working with numerous teams and organizations.Course Highlights:Sprint Planning:Dive into the significance and objectives of Sprint Planning.Explore efficient techniques to prioritize items from the product backlog.Understand roles, responsibilities, and the framework that drives a productive planning session.Daily Stand-up:Discover the purpose and structure of this crucial daily touchpoint.Delve into best practices to ensure focused, concise, and outcome-driven stand-ups.Learn the importance of tracking impediments and how to address them efficiently.Team Backlog Refinement:Understand the continuous need to refine the backlog.Techniques for breaking down user stories and estimating efforts.Sprint Review/Demo:Grasp the essence of this feedback loop with stakeholders.Uncover effective strategies for showcasing completed work.Learn how to gather feedback and integrate it into future sprints.Sprint Retrospective:Dive into this reflective session where the team assesses its performance.Tools and techniques for effective retrospectives.Strategies to drive continuous improvement and address team challenges.By the end of this course, you will have a great grasp in facilitating and maximizing the value of each Scrum event, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivering tangible results.Whether you're new to Agile or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide to Scrum events will empower you to lead your team with confidence.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Sprint Planning

Lecture 2 Sprint Planning: The What, The Why, and The How

Lecture 3 Sprint Planning Activities Deep Dive - Sprint Planning Part 1 (Team Commitment)

Lecture 4 Sprint Planning Activities Deep Dive - Sprint Planning Part 2 (Tasking)

Section 3: Daily Standup/Daily Scrum

Lecture 5 Daily Standup/Daily Scrum: The What, The Why, and the How

Lecture 6 Managing / Monitoring the Team Scrum Board and Taskboard

Lecture 7 Interpreting and Communicating the Team Sprint Burn-down Chart

Section 4: Team Backlog Refinement

Lecture 8 Team Backlog Refinement: The What, The Why, and The How

Lecture 9 Techniques for Effective Team Backlog Refinement

Lecture 10 Estimating the Product Backlog Using Relative Estimation

Lecture 11 What and How of Story Point Estimation

Lecture 12 Why and How to Use Planning Poker to Estimate

Lecture 13 Concrete Practice: Relative Estimation

Section 5: Sprint Review/Demo

Lecture 14 Sprint Review/Demo: The What, The Why, and The How

Section 6: Sprint Retrospective

Lecture 15 Sprint Retrospective: The What, The Why, and The How

Lecture 16 Types of Retrospectives

Lecture 17 Retrospective Collaboration Tool Demo - IdeaBoardz

Lecture 18 Retrospective Collaboration Tool Demo - Microsoft Whiteboard

Lecture 19 Effective Retrospective Facilitation Techniques

Section 7: Conclusion

Lecture 20 Conclusion Message

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