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>If the Scrum cycle were called "iterations" rather than "sprints", things would be a lot better. Agree. To me, the real value of Scrum when done right is the
by fatnoah 8y ago
>If the Scrum cycle were called "iterations" rather than "sprints", things would be a lot better.
Agree. To me, the real value of Scrum when done right is the focus on delivering increments of value in a sustainable, repeatable way. Scrum provides a means and the existing hype/buzz/literature gives me some leverage in dealing with non-technical managers and getting them to buy-in to the process.
- beat 8y agoMy favorite feature of Scrum on paper, as designed, is the idea that any change to the requirements for a sprint means the sprint ends right there, and a new sprint is started. It's great for "Just leave us the hell alone for two weeks, and we'll deliver what we promised we'll deliver over these two weeks". Of course, it never works that way. The sprint becomes an arbitrary schedule, and the work of the sprint becomes mutable. Ugh. Sudden, OMG THIS IS IMPORTANT WE MUST DO THIS RIGHT NOW changes in direction are the bane of productivity.