Synopsis
Iterative Delivery with Scrum and Kanban is an activity-driven, “nuts-and-bolts” course for teams and leaders of teams that demonstrates how to perform iterative delivery of work using Scrum and Kanban. Iterative delivery is one of two principal methods of delivering work in a Lean and Agile manner and blends well with project-based work efforts. The course provides specific learning and application-based experience wielding Scrum and Kanban to complete deliverables during the class.
The course assumes that participants already know the foundational elements of Lean and Agile.
Learn
- Use effective collaboration techniques to get to consensus quickly
- Prioritise work by creating and assigning value to themes, epics, and user stories
- Execute a Sprint Zero and iterative work cycle using Scrum and Kanban
- Use metrics to track, measure, and forecast work iteratively
- Execute Scrum ceremonies with defined Scrum roles
Topics
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Collaboration Techniques
Divergent and Convergent Thinking
Idea Generation - Brain Writing and Affinity Grouping
Dot Voting - Idea Interest, Priority, and Value
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Review of Agile, Iterative Delivery, Scrum, and Kanban
Modern Agile Philosophy
What is an Agile Mindset?
Iterative Flow Work Management
Iterative Delivery
Scrum and Kanban
Scrum Framework – Iterative Flow
Kanban Visualisation
Agile Value Creation
Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA)
What is the Minimum Viable Product?
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Collaboration Techniques
Divergent and Convergent Thinking
Idea Generation - Brain Writing and Affinity Grouping
Dot Voting - Idea Interest, Priority, and Value
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User Stories Detailing and Priority
Story Detailing
Story Detailing (Grooming)
Good User Story Attributes
User Story Cards
Relative Sizing
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Sprint Zero, Kanban, and Backlog Setup
Sprint Zero – the Kickoff Sprint
Typical Sprint Zero Activities
Kanban Example
Setting Up the Kanban Board and Backlog
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Iterative Metrics and Communication
Metrics – What do we track?
Metrics – How do we communicate what we track?
Relative Capacity – Team Velocity
Burn-down Chart
Burn-up Chart -
Sprint Roles and Ceremonies
Skills for the Scrum team
The Scrum Roles
Scrum Ceremonies
Ceremony – Sprint Planning
Ceremony –The Daily Scrum (Stand-Up)
Backlog Grooming (Refinement)
Ceremony – Spring Review (Demo)
Ceremony – Sprint Retrospective
