Agile and Scrum: Dramatically Improving Software

Scrum is an agile framework used for creating products. By learning how to apply Scrum to project management, you can deliver valuable products on time and under budget. Scrum is also something that can only be learned by doing, so in this workshop you’ll learn the Scrum framework through practical exercises reinforced with light theory and real-world examples.

Takeaways:

• Define and describe the principles of the Scrum framework
• Define and describe other agile principles, such as Lean and Kanban
• Understand how to apply Scrum to a project
• Develop techniques to ensure a Scrum project satisfies all project goals (scope/time/budget)
• Develop techniques for creating a product for a customer

Prereqs & Preparation:

• Students should bring something on which to take notes
• Students should come ready to be an active participant and to engage
• Students may wish to read the Scrum Guide at scrum.org, but it is not a prerequisite