The **Scrum** tag is used for questions about using or implementing the Scrum project management methodology.
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Dynamic length of sprints in Scrum
I have been working several projects with Scrum method and, in some, we have taken the decision of execute Scrum sprints of dynamic length (every sprint).
For me it have some advantages:
Adapt the ...
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iPad for Scrum to Skype or Google Hangout
I am thinking of using iPad as a Scrum tool to Skype/Google Hangout to coordinate better with our offshore team in a different country.
I am planning to hang the iPad onto the scrum board ...
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How to allow developers to get enough quality development time while keeping to support & maintenance obligations
I work for a small company of 6 multi skilled developers where we have developed our own product which requires constant improvement but also maintenance and support to the current release from end ...
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A One Man Project Methodology?
I'm currently doing a my final year project and have used the methods employed by the Scrum project methodology to break down my requirements into manageable parts.
I have a question as to whether ...
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Is Kanban a part of Scrum, and is it simply the task board?
I am new to Scrum and Kanban. So far, I understand that the Task Board is something that is originally from Kanban, but I am using an online Scrum tool that also also offers that board.
Is the Task ...
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How to reduce planning meeting time involving several teams?
I'm working on a project having planning meetings at the start of every sprint. Three teams are involved on every planning meeting, reviewing pending/todo issues team by team (every issue is ...
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Managing multiple development projects in Scrum
My organization is currently using Scrum to manage a large development project. Once this is complete we will start to work on several smaller projects (ranging from approx 2 weeks to 2 months work) ...
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Can a Product Owner be a developer in SCRUM?
Can a Product Owner be a developer in SCRUM? In theory yes but is it recommended by SCRUM?
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How do I end crashed sprints and remain responsive to the customer?
We have been using Scrum methodology and have been mostly successful, but there are few weeks where the sprints are totally crashed by customer demands or defects.
Is there a better way of handling ...
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Product Owner depending too much on the team
I am a Scrum Master for two different teams. The product owner of one of the teams left recently, so we have a new product owner. The team is fairly experienced with the product. Since the product ...
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What is a good way to handle unplanned work with Scrum and tfs Scrum 2.1 template?
I have come to a team that is just starting to implement scrum. One reality that we are going to face is what to do when an emergency occurs.
In this case, we have a system that started failing ...
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In Scrum, who is responsible for the project's budget?
I have read many books about Scrum, blogs and academic articles. Though, all of them dodge from explicitly acknowledging this question:
Who is responsible for the project's money? Why is this person ...
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Story Points to Ideal Days
History
I work within a IT Team for my business that delivers (Develops & Unit Tests, QA, UAT and Releases) either system improvements or new systems to different areas of our business.
The team ...
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How does the team deliver consistent velocity when user stories are de-scoped mid-way through a sprint?
We are using the Rally tool for managing our sprints. Mid-way through one of the sprints, the Product Owner de-scoped two user stories. These two stories are complex user stories carrying 8 story ...
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First sprint: Epics chosen instead of stories - should I re-estimate and when?
I am trying out Scrum on a small, one-person project. During my first sprint, I realized that all of the stories I've chosen are really epics and should be broken down into much smaller pieces. The ...
