Why Use Scrum?

Some of the key benefits of using Scrum in any project are:

• Adaptability—Empirical process control and iterative delivery make projects adaptable and open to incorporating change.
• Transparency—All information radiators like a Scrumboard and Sprint Burndown Chart are shared, leading to an open work environment.
• Continuous Feedback—Continuous feedback is provided through the Conduct Daily Standup, and Demonstrate and Validate Sprint processes.
• Continuous Improvement—The deliverables are improved progressively Sprint by Sprint, through the Groom Prioritized Product Backlog process.
• Continuous Delivery of Value—Iterative processes enable the continuous delivery of value through the Ship Deliverables process as frequently as the customer requires.
• Sustainable Pace—Scrum processes are designed such that the people involved can work at a sustainable pace that they can, in theory, continue indefinitely.
• Early Delivery of High Value—The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process ensures that the highest value requirements of the customer are satisfied first.
• Efficient Development Process—Time-boxing and minimizing non-essential work leads to higher efficiency levels.
• Motivation—The Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint processes lead to greater levels of motivation among employees.
• Faster Problem Resolution—Collaboration and colocation of cross-functional teams lead to faster problem solving.
• Effective Deliverables—The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process and regular reviews after creating deliverables ensures effective deliverables to the customer.
• Customer Centric—Emphasis on business value and having a collaborative approach to stakeholders ensures a customer-oriented framework.
• High Trust Environment—Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint processes promote transparency and collaboration, leading to a high trust work environment ensuring low friction among employees.
• Collective Ownership—The Approve, Estimate, and Commit User Stories process allows team members to take ownership of the project and their work leading to better quality.
• High Velocity—A collaborative framework enables highly skilled cross-functional teams to achieve their full potential and high velocity.
• Innovative Environment—The Retrospect Sprint and Retrospect Project processes create an environment of introspection, learning, and adaptability leading to an innovative and creative work environment.