SCRUM Master (PSM 1)

SCRUM is an agile framework for project management that can be used successfully in all industries. It is characterized by short work cycles, self-organizing teams and continuous improvement.

This module teaches the application of SCRUM principles and the development of best practices for the introduction of SCRUM. It also covers the strategic roles in agile project management, dealing with stakeholders and the development team and communicating project progress.

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Contents

  • Comparison of PM methods
  • Agile Manifesto
  • Empiricism
  • Transparency
  • SCRUM values
  • Framework
  • Events
  • Artifacts
  • Roles
  • Definition of Done
  • SCRUM Board
  • CIP in SCRUM
  • SCRUM Framework
  • Product backlogs
  • Release planning
  • Stakeholder management
  • Create forecast
  • Key figures in SCRUM
  • Burn Down Chart
  • Refinement

Duration on request

Dates on request

Key information

The SCRUM Master is an extremely important and central role in the agile Scrum framework for product development. This person acts as a servant leader and is tasked with helping the Scrum team to work effectively, remove impediments and put the Scrum principles into practice. The Scrum Master plays a critical role in fostering a culture of openness, transparency and continuous improvement by ensuring that the team has the right tools and resources to succeed.
In addition, the Scrum Master is responsible for resolving conflicts, facilitating communication and ensuring that the team is constantly learning and improving. Ultimately, the Scrum Master helps to increase the team’s efficiency, improve the quality of products and maximize customer value by creating an environment in which the team can reach its full potential.

Beneftits

  • Promotion of an agile way of working
  • Improvement of team communication
  • Reduction of obstacles in the workflow
  • Continuous retrospectives
  • Increasing the productivity of the team
  • Strengthening self-organization in the team

Risks

  • Conflicts in teams with stakeholders
  • Misinterpretations of the SCRUM principles
  • Overloading the SCRUM Master
  • Problems caused by traditional working methods

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