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Sprinting to SharePointAn Agile method

for SharePoint projects

Mark Hopkins

Scrum

What is scrum?

How does it work?

Is it for my SharePoint projects?

What is scrum?• Grew out of Agile software development• Solves especially complex problems• Empowers small teams to manage their own

fate• Occurs in a 30-day ‘sprint’• Delivers ‘shippable’ product at the end of the

sprint• Designates a scrum master to maintain

scrum rules & protect the team

Pigs vs. Chickens

Roles:• Product Owner• Scrum Master• Project Team

How does it work?

Monthly Sprint

Daily Scrum

Product Backlog

Sprint Backlog Product!

Product Backlog

How does it work?

Monthly Sprint

Daily Scrum

Product Backlog

Sprint Backlog Product!

Sprint Backlog

How does it work?

Monthly Sprint

Daily Scrum

Product Backlog

Sprint Backlog Product!

Monthly Sprint

Daily Scrum

Product Backlog

Sprint Backlog Product!

Is it for me?

• Clear end goal (product)• Ongoing requirements• Complex or innovative solution• Small, empowered team (4-7 people)• Dedicated time available• Trusting product owner• Trusting manager