Wednesday, June 11, 2008

What is Scrum?

A scrum is a team of eight individuals in Rugby. Everyone in the pack acts together with everyone else to move the ball down the field. For those who know rugby, the image is clear. Teams work as tight, integrated units with each team member playing a well defined role and the whole team focusing on a single goal. In development teams, each team member must understand his or her role and the tasks for each increment. The entire team must have a single focus. The priorities must be clear. As we now describe, the Scrum development process facilitates this team focus.

Figure: Scrum in Rugby

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