Scrum@Scale Foundations for Teams

Name: Scrum@Scale Foundations for Teams
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Effective Scaling Strategies for Agile Teams

Created byChris Sims

Last updated 1/2024

English

What you'll learn

Comprehend the fundamentals of Scrum@Scale and its importance in scaling Scrum across large teams and complex projects.
Understand the role of organizational refactoring in optimizing Scrum@Scale implementation.
Coordinate and manage multiple Scrum teams for improved performance and collaboration.
Recognize the significance of leadership in driving the success of Scrum@Scale.
Apply the principles of both the Product Owner and Scrum Master cycles within the Scrum@Scale framework.
Utilize feedback, metrics, and transparency for effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

Course content

5 sections • 28 lectures • 1h 21m total length

Introduction0:34
An introductory overview of Scrum@Scale, a leading scaling framework created by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, one of the co-creators of Scrum. It highlights Scrum@Scale's lightweight and adaptable approach, enabling organizations of any size to effectively implement Scrum principles at the enterprise level by scaling Scrum using Scrum's own methodologies, roles, and terminologies.
Meet Your Teacher1:52
Meet your instructor and get ready to launch into Scrum@Scale for Teams!
The Scrum@Scale Guide1:02
Learn where to find the official Scrum@Scale Guide as well as how it is maintained and updated.
The 4 Mega Issues of Scrum@Scale3:44
The four mega issues in Scrum@Scale: prioritization, working product, organizational refactoring, and organizational culture. Scrum@Scale addresses these challenges by improving value delivery, speeding up customer feedback, facilitating agile organizational adaptation, and fostering a value-centric culture.
Multiple Scrum Teams0:51
An exploration of scaling in Agile environments, emphasizing minimal viable bureaucracy and addressing the inherent complexities of scaling, and advocating for independence and minimal cross-team dependencies, while ensuring enough framework for multiple teams to collaborate effectively.
Product Owner Team0:43
A look at the Product Owner team in organizations using Scrum@Scale, highlighting their collaborative efforts to decompose organizational backlogs. The video details how this team operates within the Scrum framework.
Scrum of Scrums3:20
Structure and dynamics of the Scrum of Scrums in Scrum@Scale; how it facilitates large-scale efforts. It explains the roles of the Chief Product Owner, the Scrum of Scrums Scrum Master, and team representatives in ensuring efficient cross-team communication and problem-solving. The video also touches the Scrum@Scale model's adaptability to various organizational sizes.
Leadership1:06
A detailed overview of two key leadership groups in Scrum@Scale: the Executive Action Team (EAT), dedicated to Agile implementation and Scrum Master support, and the MetaScrum Forum, which focuses on aligning organizational backlogs and visions.
The Loops0:32
Understand that Scrum@Scale is divided into two main process loops. The Scrum Master loop guides the How while the Product Owner Loop guides the What and the Why.

Introduction to the Scrum Master Cycle0:28
Learn about the components that make up the Scrum Master loop.
The Executive Action Team5:47
The Executive Action Teams owns the state of Agile within an organization and is responsible for ensuring that the teams have everything they need to move forward as quickly as possible.
Continuous Improvement3:34
Scrum Masters lead an organization's drive to Continuous Improvement. Learn the core goals of Continuous Improvement through the lens of Scrum@Scale.
Cross-Team Coordination4:44
As organizations scale, it is important to maintain effective and efficient communication between teams. Here are some goals and guidance in how to manage cross-team communication in Scrum@Scale.
Delivery4:07
Frequent delivery of working product to the customers is the foundation of a healthy feedback loop.
Definition of Done1:11
As teams scale, having a clear and consistent Definition of Done will help to decrease the risk in communicating status between teams and projects.
Your Definition of Done6:36
Review guidance in how to create an effective Definition of Done that can be applied at a team level and at scale.
Scrum Master Knowledge Check

Introduction to the Product Owner Cycle0:29
The Product Owners guide the What and the Why in an organization. Here are the components that are exclusive to the Product Owner cycle.
The Executive MetaScrum6:32
The Executive MetaScrum is an event in which the leaders of the organization Product Team set priority and drive vision within a Scrum@Scale organization.
Strategic Vision4:16
Your company will die without an effective vision. The Strategic Vision component in Scrum@Scale outlines how to create an effective vision and communicate throughout the organization.
Backlog Prioritization3:50
Aligning the effort of an organization across multiple teams and products is a complex effort. The Product Owner Team and Cycle within Scrum@Scale govern these efforts.
Sources of Business Value1:44
Business Value can be generated from a variety of sources and is measured in multiple ways. Whether you are talking about risk management, profit, or employee satisfaction, understanding sources of business value is a fundamental role of the Product Owners in an organization.
Backlog Refinement5:03
Breaking large ideas down into smaller chunks of work that a team can complete within a Sprint takes time and effort. The Backlog Refinement component sets several goals that will help you perform this at scale.
Release Planning4:12
Product Owners must always be ready to answer the questions "How long?" and "How much?". Effective release planning provides the tools needed to do just that.
Release Planning Schedule1:12
Release planning happens within a predictable cycle. Here are some things to consider in setting up your Release Planning cycle.
Knowledge Check: The Product Owner Cycle

Connecting the Two Cycles0:47
In the middle of the two loops are Feedback and Metrics. It is everyone's responsibility to maximize the quality of feedback in order to drive better outcomes for your customers and employees.
Feedback4:54
Your teams must have an effective plan to gather and visualize product feedback. Here are several goals and suggestions to help you drive that at scale.
Metrics4:38
Understand the importance and sources of metrics in Scrum@Scale.
Knowledge Check: Connecting the Two Cycles

Requirements

Participants will have a base understanding of Scrum, ideally with a Registered Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master, or Certified ScrumMaster Credential.

Description

Welcome to "Scrum@Scale Foundations for Teams", a practical and straightforward course designed to introduce you to the essentials of Scrum@Scale. This course is ideal for those new to the Scrum@Scale framework, whether you are a team member joining an organization using Scrum@Scale or a leader managing teams within this environment. It provides a clear, introductory understanding of the framework, ensuring you can effectively integrate into a Scrum@Scale setting.

Scrum@Scale is a leading scaling framework created by the co-creator of Scrum, Dr. Jeff Sutherland. It extends the Scrum framework to manage multiple teams working together. It tackles the unique challenges of coordinating several teams, ensuring that they work in unison towards common goals while preserving the agility and efficiency of Scrum.

Throughout this course, you'll explore the key elements of Scrum@Scale, including its approach to scaling Scrum for multiple teams. You will learn how the framework promotes efficient team organization, effective prioritization, and streamlined delivery processes. This course will also delve into the adaptation of traditional Scrum roles and events within a larger, scaled environment.

Key learnings include:

Grasping the basics of the Scrum@Scale framework.
Understanding how to scale Scrum across multiple teams effectively.
Learning the importance of collaboration and communication in a multi-team setup.
Aligning various Scrum teams towards a shared organizational goal.
Adapting Scrum roles and events for a scaled Agile context.

This course combines theoretical knowledge with real-life scenarios, ensuring that you not only understand Scrum@Scale but can also apply it in practical settings. It is an ideal starting point for those stepping into a Scrum@Scale environment and a valuable resource for leaders overseeing such teams.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of Scrum@Scale, preparing you to be an effective member or leader of a Scrum@Scale team. This course empowers you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of working in a multi-team Agile environment, contributing positively to your team's success and your organization's Agile journey.

Enroll in "Scrum@Scale Foundations for Teams" today and begin your path to mastering Scrum@Scale in a multi-team Agile setting.

Who this course is for:

Scrum and Agile practitioners looking to understand how to scale their teams using Scrum@Scale
Scrum Masters looking to deepen their understanding of advanced Scrum and Agile concepts

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Introduction9 lectures • 14min

The Scrum Master Cycle7 lectures • 26min

The Product Owner Cycle8 lectures • 27min

Connecting the Two Cycles3 lectures • 10min

Conclusion1 lecture • 4min

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