BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scrum.org, the mission-based organization dedicated to improving the profession of software delivery through training, certification assessments and community, and Scrum Inc., the world’s premier Scrum training and consulting provider, today announced that Scrum co-creators Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland have made updates to the Scrum Guide, the body of knowledge of Scrum. These are the first updates to the Scrum Guide since July 2016.
The changes, which were determined through community feedback and voting via the Scrum Guide User Voice website, were announced by Schwaber and Sutherland in a webcast earlier today. An emphasis on flexibility regarding application of the Scrum framework, clarity to overcome misconceptions associated with Scrum and better understanding of inspection and adaptation are some of the major changes Scrum practitioners will find in the updated version of the guide.
True Scrum is a framework with no limitations to where, and when it can be employed. Although Schwaber and Sutherland initially focused on software complexity, they have found applicability for Scrum in many areas of business and technology including integrated, embedded and advanced technologies.
“As new technologies and practices have evolved over time, a misconception that Scrum is rigid has arisen and these changes will resolve that,” said Schwaber. “Scrum is truly an empirical process that is not prescriptive and is adaptable by the teams using it. You’ll no longer find the words ‘there are no exceptions’ in this guide and with that comes the clarity that many releases can occur during a Sprint. We look forward to how the community will embrace this update.”
While updates are made at the discretion of Schwaber and Sutherland, recommendations and feedback from the community who are implementing these practices every day with organizations around the world are integral to the advancement of Scrum and fuel these periodic updates.
“First and foremost, we want to thank our extended team of Scrum practitioners, who offer valuable insight into the day-to-day implementation of The Scrum Guide,” says Sutherland. “Without their input, the Scrum Guide would not be the living document that it is. Scrum continues to evolve in its use in delivering value to any industry.”
The recording of the webcast will be made available soon by Schwaber, Sutherland and both organizations. The Scrum Guide can be found at http://www.scrumguides.org/. Offered for license under the Attribution Share-Alike license of Creative Commons, its copyright allows for reuse as long as it is credited back.
About Scrum.org
Based on the values and principles of Scrum
and the Agile Manifesto, Scrum.org provides
comprehensive training, assessments and certifications to improve the
profession of software delivery. Throughout the world, our solutions and
community of Professional Scrum Trainers empower people and
organizations to achieve agility through Scrum. Ken Schwaber, the
co-creator of Scrum, founded Scrum.org in
2009 as a global organization, dedicating himself to improving the
profession of software delivery by reducing the gaps so the work and
work products are dependable.
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About Scrum Inc.
Scrum Inc. is the world’s leading authority
on Scrum. They provide training, consulting, and counsel to individuals
and companies across industries including energy, finance, defense and
technology. They are thought leaders in the community publishing books,
scientific papers, case studies, blogs, and creating online educational
content. Founded by Jeff Sutherland, the co-creator of Scrum, Scrum Inc.
has helped hundreds of companies fundamentally re-shape themselves to
face a changing world, dramatically increase productivity, and drive
profound growth. Jeff’s most recent book is Scrum: The Art of Doing
Twice the Work in Half the Time, which has sold over 100,000 copies
worldwide.
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