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Course Outline
1. SCRUND FUNDAMENTALS
- Acquire proficiency in the Scrum workflow, essential framework components, and standardized Scrum terminology for government implementation
- Understand the foundational principles of empirical process control applicable to public sector delivery
- Examine the collaborative work culture established by Scrum practices within organizational structures
2. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze the specific duties and authorities associated with the Product Owner position
- Review the high-level scope and responsibilities of the Scrum Master role
- Examine the high-level scope and duties of the Development Team role
- Clarify the rationale for excluding traditional Agile Product Manager and Project Manager titles within the Scrum framework
3. PRODUCT VISION
- Assess the strategic value of establishing a product vision as a unifying objective for the entire Scrum team for government initiatives
- Identify the critical attributes that define an effective and actionable vision
- Explore methodologies for refining and shaping the product vision
- Evaluate the importance of conducting sufficient preparatory work without excessive overhead
- Analyze the alignment between the product vision and the long-term product roadmap
4. ESTIMATING
- Differentiate between the various levels of estimation applicable within the Scrum scope
- Prioritize the accuracy of relative sizing over precise numerical forecasts
- Conduct estimates based on both size and duration to support planning
- Understand the operational risks associated with pressuring team members to submit unrealistically low estimates
- Distinguish clearly between the act of estimating and making binding commitments
5. PRODUCT BACKLOG
- Define the structure and purpose of the product backlog
- Implement best practices for maintaining and refining the product backlog (grooming)
6. PRIORITIZING
- Recognize the strategic benefits of establishing clear precedence within the product backlog
- Avoid the pitfall of designating all requirements as mandatory, which hinders prioritization
- Identify the stakeholders who must be included in prioritization decision-making processes
- Ensure correct prioritization of the product backlog to maximize value delivery
- Apply formal, data-driven approaches to prioritization, moving beyond subjective intuition
- Determine the appropriate level of flexibility granted to teams in adjusting the sequence of work items
7. RELEASE MANAGEMENT
- Define the primary objectives and outcomes of effective release management
- Adopt planning methodologies that are adaptable, iterative, and inclusive of team participation
- Understand the technical quality standards and their impact on release readiness
- Establish protocols for early and routine declaration of software capabilities to stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze team velocity to inform future planning
- Utilize release burndown charts to track progress against release targets
- Leverage release plans to forecast future delivery timelines and resource needs
8. SPRINTS
- Define the Product Owner’s specific participation and responsibilities during Scrum meetings
- Establish effective collaboration protocols between the Product Owner and the Development Team throughout the Sprint
- Clarify the meaning and implications of team commitment in the Scrum context
- Understand the necessity of time-boxing and protecting the integrity of the Sprint cycle
- Implement strategies to maintain a sustainable pace of work, ensuring long-term team health
Requirements
- No prior experience or prerequisite qualifications are required to enroll in CSPO training.
14 Hours
Testimonials (5)
workshops, practical cases
Joanna Nowak - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Introduction to Agile Testing
Jim's real life experience was evident and the fact that he is still working with teams keeps him current with the problems encountered. The activities were interesting and we appreciated the frequency of breaks. Delivery of the course was confident and good humoured too.
Leanne - Welsh Revenue Authority
Course - Professional Scrum Master I | PSM I (accredited training course with Scrum.org exam and certification)
team exercises
Dan
Course - SAFe® for Teams
Friendly, plenty of breaks to think about what we have learnt and lovely guy.
Leanne - Welsh Revenue Authority
Course - Agile Business Analysis
I really enjoyed the mix of practical with theory. The trainer was also exteremly knowledgable and answered all our questions perfectly
