2-2 Journal: Scrum Overview

 Learning Objectives

• Examine the characteristics of a project that would justify using Agile
• Compare how the triple constraint (cost, time, and scope) is handled in traditional project management versus adaptive project management such as Agile
• Explain the core components of Scrum

Reading and Resources

Textbook: The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile, Chapters 2, 3, and 4 Video: Intro to Agile Scrum in Under 10 Minutes (cc) (8:52) This video provides a brief introduction to Scrum with a voiceover and graphics to help explain key concepts. Article: Project Management – When They Want It Fast, Good, and Cheap This article covers proven time management strategies used by a successful project manager at NASA. Article: Waterfall, Agile, and the "Triple Constraint" This article provides a brief overview of how two project management methodologies—waterfall and Agile—approach an established set of project success criteria.