The Challenge
"75% of all US IT projects are considered to be failures by those responsible for initiating them"
- Gartner
Common Causes
Fuzzy Goals, Weak Ownership
No Product Owner (actively engaged in the project) setting a clear direction and in a position to accept or reject what the team is doing.
Bloated PM Process
No process framework providing a minimal level of structure upon which the team can build.
Analysis Paralysis
Spending too much time analyzing requirements and designing solutions before producing something.
Stuck In A Rut
An emphasis on discussing issues versus demonstrating progress. Low morale.
Status Quo
Focused on planning and not on execution. Lack of frequent inspection and adaption. No Accountability.
Silos
Poor collaboration, communication and teamwork.
There's a Fix!
- So let's fix it! -
Scrum can help!
It’s a simple framework
Who wants a bloated (big M) Methodology to govern and control everything?! The Scrum dynamic is enablement, rather than control.
Power to the people
Day-to-day decisions and continuous communication ensure that everyone is clear on daily objectives and progress, with minimal overhead.
Natural selection, ownership and autonomy
Priorities are applied by the Product Owner. Tasks that will create the most value are put into the next sprint. Team members share commitment and passion towards project execution.
Done
Scrum emphasizes the value of Done, with a capital D! During “The Demo” at the end of each sprint, no functionality that is “almost done” is given any attention.
Continuous improvement
Retrospective meetings provide an opportunity to identify and solve the most critical issues. Short sprints uncover issues before they become monsters.
Well, because it's Agile!
Agile Scrum revolves around the Team Attitude and Fun Factor. Check out the Agile Roadmap below!
