Welcome to ScrumLab Open
ScrumLab Open is a free resource that explains the basic framework, roles and key patterns of Scrum. It includes clear definitions, insightful videos from the inventor of Scrum, as well as, published papers on Scrum Practices. ScrumLab open is perfect for the Scrum curious, the Scrum beginner or the advanced practitioner looking to refresh on the fundamentals.
We also offer a more in-depth online course: Scrum Startup for Teams.
You can also improve your Scrum by attending one of our Scrum Master or Scrum Product Owner classes. Advanced practitioners may be interested in reading Jeff Sutherland’s Scrum Papers, taking our Scrum@Scale training, or visiting the official Scrum@Scale site to download the latest Scrum@Scale Guide.
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This Book Captures ‘The Essence’ Of Scrum
When teams focus on ritual instead of the purpose and value of Scrum Events they’re bound to be plagued with dysfunction. This book offers a simple solution to get your Scrum back on track.
Solutions To Common Remote Work Issues During COVID
Coordination. Meetings. Being productive and help kids learn remotely.Scrum Inc. CEO JJ Sutherland shares these tactics for common remote work issues.
Why Agile Finance Can Help You Through This Economic Storm
Agile Finance can help companies through the economic storm. The ability to quickly pivot and adapt based on changing conditions and rapid feedback is critical to your survival.
Distributed Teams: How To Mitigate A Significant Business Risk Of The Coronavirus
The Coronavirus has created a level of business risk unseen since the Great Recession. One way to address the problem is the effective use of distributed Agile teams. If done right, data shows us that this can ensure employees who work remotely remain connected, productive and aligned.
Subsumption Architecture: How iRobot Enabled Scrum
Subsumption Architecture: How iRobot Enabled Scrum by Jeff Sutherland | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments A simple definition of Subsumption Architecture can be found on Wikipedia. However, that definition is a watered-down version of reality. It is like hearing the...
World Economic Forum Foresees Growing Demand For Scrum Related Jobs
World Economic Forum Forsees Growing Demand For Scrum Related Jobs by The Scum Inc. Team | January 24, 2020 | Blog Three of nine ‘Emerging Jobs’ in Product Development will be Scrum related. These are some of the findings in a new report titled “Jobs of Tomorrow:...
Swarming: How To Instantly Boost Your Scrum Team’s Productivity
Swarming is a simple but often overlooked way to immediately boost the velocity of any Scrum Team. It’s a pattern consistently used by hyper-productive teams in any industry. Here’s why it works so well…
Scrum at John Deere: Continuing The Evolution Of A Smart Industrial
Scrum at John Deere: Continuing The Evolution Of A Smart Industrial by JJ Sutherland | October 17, 2019 | Blog Something remarkable is taking place at John Deere. When they decide to do something, they go big. The leadership of the IT group has decided that they need...
New Agile Education Program Launches With 41 Trainers In 12 Countries Serving 5 Continents
Scrum Inc. is proud to announce the first cohort of Scrum Trainers from our Agile Education Program. The program launches With 41 Trainers In 12 Countries, serving 5 Continents. Representing both established and currently underserved markets, this first cohort immediately establishes a worldwide presence for the Agile Education Program (AEP)
First Scrum Trainer Cohort
The First Cohort of Scrum Trainers Scrum Inc. is proud to announce the first cohort of 41 Scrum Trainers in our Agile Education Program. Representing both established and currently underserved markets, this first cohort immediately establishes a worldwide presence for...
2019 Scrummer Reading List+
2019 Scrummer Reading List It’s that time of year again - and our annual reading list is back with a twist. For 2019 we’re expanding the suggestions from the Scrum Inc. Team to include podcasts and even some TV shows. We’re hoping to add your suggestions to the list....
The Spotify Model and Scrum@Scale
Scrum@Scale Trainer Henrik Kniberg discusses how he leveraged the Scrum at Scale Framework to transform the engineering culture at Spotify, achieve continuous delivery and disrupt the music streaming industry.
Agile Mindset: Why You Should Think Like A Millennial
To gain the right Agile mindset you should try thinking like a millennial. Right now you are probably wondering “What does this have to do with Scrum or the right Agile mindest?” A lot, actually. Because perspective matters.
Agilest Advice: Struggles and Vocabulary
Scrum has its own vocabulary. The list is not long, but it exists. This vocabulary, if used correctly, can increase both communication speed and efficiency. But Scrum specific words can also hinder communication between Scrum Teams and non-Scrum teams. Here is one way to solve that problem.
Why Less Communication is Better!
Why Less Communication is Better!by Jeff Sutherland | April 12, 2019 | Blog“People were saying that groups needed to communicate more. Jeff (Bezos) got up and said, ‘No, communication is terrible!’” Alan Deutschman, 1 Aug 2014, Fast CompanyYes, you read...
Scrum Inc. Japan – A New Hope
On March 8, 2019, in Tokyo Japan, I attended the press conference for the formation of Scrum Inc.’s new joint venture, Scrum Inc. Japan. Scrum Inc. is partnering with KDDI, Japan’s second largest telecom, and Eiwa Systems Management (ESM). This joint venture is out to change the way of work in Japan[…]
KDDI, SCRUM INC., ESM INC. Partner To Form A New Joint Venture, Scrum Inc. Japan
Scrum Inc. announced it is partnering with KDDI Corporation and ESM, Inc. to form Scrum Inc. Japan. This unique partnership will help boost innovation, productivity and optimize agile project development in the world’s third-largest economy. The joint venture will...
Agile Retail: Using Scrum to out Amazon, Amazon
Agile Retail: Using Scrum to out Amazon, Amazon by Joe Justice The dominance of online retailers like Amazon, Jet and, Zappos, has disrupted traditional brick and mortar retail companies far and wide. Payless, Gymboree and Victoria's Secret are just some of the...
Better Scrum Through Essential Cards
Over the years, I have heard from many teams the need for a tool that helps accelerate the learning and the application of Scrum. Scrum Essential Cards, capture the key ideas behind Scrum, providing an easy and handy reference guide. I worked with Ivar Jacobson...
Scrum@Scale at GOTO Copenhagen and NETS Agile Meetup (slides)
Scrum Inc. has been a Trifork partner for over a decade in many parts of the world, especially Denmark and Switzerland. Last week I visited Trifork in Copenhagen to do a Scrum Master course and a Scrum@Scale course with Jens Ostergaard. See lower right in photo of...