Learn Scrum Meetings (CSM) with Interactive Flashcards
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Daily Scrum Meeting
The Daily Scrum Meeting is essentially a daily standup meeting that should not be longer than 15 minutes. Each team member updates the team on three things: what they worked on the previous day, what they plan to work on today, and any obstacles or blockers that are hindering their work. This way, it offers a platform for the team to share updates and resolve any issues. With this understanding of who is doing what, the team can better coordinate efforts and assist each other.
Sprint Planning Meeting
The Sprint Planning Meeting takes place at the start of each sprint where team members establish the sprint goal and define the work to be performed. Here, the Product Owner reviews the priorities, the team forecasts the effort it can commit to, and together they decide what user stories will be delivered within the sprint. The outcome of this meeting is a Sprint Backlog that contains all items the team commits to delivering.
Sprint Review Meeting
The Sprint Review Meeting is conducted at the end of each sprint to display the product increment to the stakeholders. Team members show what they have accomplished during the sprint, and feedback is collected from the stakeholders. This iterative review allows the product to be adjusted if necessary, aligning with the agile principle of welcoming change and continuous improvement.
Sprint Retrospective Meeting
The Sprint Retrospective Meeting occurs after the Sprint Review Meeting, and it's a time for teams to reflect on the past sprint. The objective is to discuss what went well, what could be improved, and how to incorporate improvements and positive experiences into future sprints. It’s a great opportunity to continuously improve the team’s way of working and team dynamic.
Backlog Grooming Session
Backlog Grooming Session, also known as backlog refinement, is a meeting where the Product Owner and the team review items on the backlog to ensure the backlog contains appropriate items, they are prioritized, and the items at the top of the backlog are ready for delivery. This activity can be conducted on a regular basis and is an ongoing effort.
Scrum Artifacts
Scrum Artifacts are key tools used in Scrum projects to provide information and value. These include the Product Backlog, the Sprint Backlog, and the Increment. The Product Backlog is a comprehensive list of all items to be done by the Scrum Team. It provides transparency about what the team will work on next. The Sprint Backlog comprises tasks picked for the Sprint from the Product Backlog. It provides a clear understanding of the work to be done. The Increment, on the other hand, is the sum of the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint which add value to the product.
Product Owner Role
The Product Owner is a critical role in Scrum framework. They are responsible for maximizing the product value resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. The Product Owner owns the Product Backlog, meaning they prioritize it, enhancing it to ensure the team is working on items that bring the most value to the business. The Product Owner is also the one who clarifies any doubts about the product and negotiates priorities, scope, funding, and schedule.
Scrum Master Role
The Scrum Master is a servant-leader role within the Scrum Team. Their main responsibility is to ensure that Scrum is understood, enacted, and effective. They do this by enabling communication, removing impediments that the team might face, coaching the team in executing Scrum processes, and ensuring the team is self-organized. Scrum Masters also work with the Product Owner to maximize the value of the work done by the team.
Development Team Role
The Development Team is tasked with delivering potentially shippable increments of the product at the end of each Sprint. They are self-organizing—no one tells them how to turn Product Backlog items into product increments. Development Teams are cross-functional, meaning they encompass all the skills necessary to deliver the product increment, and collaborative, so everyone working together on equal footing contributes to completion of the Sprint goal.
Definition of Done
The Definition of Done (DoD) is a critical concept in Scrum. It's a shared understanding of what it means for a task to be complete and ensures transparency and quality in the delivered product increment. The team agrees on the DoD and each item in the Sprint Backlog must meet this definition before it's considered 'done'. The DoD usually includes criteria like code is designed, built, tested, reviewed, and integrated, and documentation is updated.
Scrum of Scrums Meeting
When several teams are working on a project simultaneously, communication needs to be managed carefully to avoid confusion and misalignment. The Scrum of Scrums Meeting facilitates this. Here, delegates (generally Scrum Masters, but it could also include team members) meet to discuss the progress and overall direction of the project. Discussions center on what each team has been working on, the challenges encountered, and the project roadmap. This meeting ensures that all teams are in sync, are aware of potential blockers and collaborative efforts are improved as each team progresses independently and contributes to the project's goal.
Product Backlog Refinement Meeting
Also known as Story Time meetings, these are informal sessions conducted by the Product Owner with inputs from the Scrum team. The aim is to ensure that items on the Product Backlog are in the correct order of priority, are clearly defined, and understood by everyone. The Product Owner explains what is required, so there is no ambiguity when work begins. This reduces time spent on clarifying requirements and rework, thus enhancing team velocity. These sessions also provide the team an opportunity to ask questions, and get a clearer understanding of project expectations.
Sprint Zero Meeting
Sprint Zero is essentially an essential setup sprint; It's during this meeting the team plans and prepares for the first sprint. It usually involves setting up the development environment, outlines the initial Product Backlog, and finalizes project logistics. The team discusses infrastructure, tools that will be used, and resources needed for the project. Although it's essential, Sprint Zero receives criticism as Scrum advises teams to deliver an increment of the product at the end of every sprint. Hence, Sprint Zero is not seen as a fully Scrum-consistent event.
Business Scrum Meeting
A Business Scrum meeting brings together stakeholders who do not typically participate in the daily scrum meetings. It aims to make sure all involved parties align with the project's progress, goals, and timelines. Normally, such meetings include higher management staff or external business stakeholders. They get an overview of the project status, understand the risks and challenges involved, and make strategic decisions. It helps maintain transparency and mutual understanding between all the stakeholders.
Release Planning Meeting
The Release Planning Meeting is geared towards planning the next product release. In this meeting, the Product owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum team estimate the work involved and make a rough plan for the future sprints involved in the product release. The meeting typically includes identifying goals for the release, defining the release content based on the Product Backlog, estimating the costs, and identifying risks. This meeting provides a blueprint for the release, helps set expectations and aids in prioritization for the teams involved.
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