Need help - Comparing Scrum vs Traditional Roles

Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. EST of Unit 2.

Points: 100

Overview: In this assignment, you will compare and contrast the core Scrum roles from those of traditional project management. The Scrum roles and how they interact with each other have a direct impact on the success of a project. Understanding the roles and how they compare to traditional project manager roles will help clarify the differences between agile and traditional projects.

Instructions:

 Summarize the roles of the product owner, the Scrum master, and the product owner.

 Compare and contrast the Scrum roles and a traditional project manager.

 Provide an example of an agile project versus a traditional project: o Describe the two projects. o Explain how the different roles function specifically within each project.

Assignment Guidelines:

 Three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference page.

 APA format, including in-text citations for referenced works.

 At least two resources.

Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

PMG652 – Agile Project Management w/Scrum Marketing

Unit 2 Assignment: Scrum vs. Traditional Roles

Evaluation Rubric for Scrum vs. Traditional Roles Assignment CRITERIA Deficient

Needs

Improvement

Proficient

Exemplary

0–8 Points 9-11 Points 12–14 Points 15 Points

Roles Summary Summary addresses less than 2 of the roles and identifies some key details and responsibilities.

Summary

addresses 2 of

the roles and

identifies key

details and

responsibilities.

Summary

addresses the 3

roles and

identifies most

key details and

responsibilities.

Summary addresses the 3 roles and identifies all key details and responsibilities.

0-11 Points 12-15 Points 16-19 Points 20 Points

SCRUM Roles Analysis

Analysis is missing or inadequate.

Analysis provides insight into similarities and differences of Scrum roles and a traditional project manager; missing at least one key detail.

Analysis provides insight into similarities and differences of Scrum roles and a traditional project manager; missing minor details.

Analysis provides insight into similarities and differences of Scrum roles and a traditional project manager.

0-8 Points 9-11 Points 12-14 Points 15 Points

Project Description Analysis is missing or inadequate.

Both projects described in detail; missing at least one key element needed for analysis understanding.

Both projects described in detail; missing minor elements needed for analysis understanding.

Both projects described in full detail.

0-11 Points 12-15 Points 16-19 Points 20 Points

Role Explanation Explanation is missing or inadequate.

Explanation details how the roles function within each project; missing at least one key detail.

Explanation details how the roles function within each project; missing minor details.

Explanation fully details how the roles function within each project.

0 – 5 Points 6 – 7 Points 8 – 9 Points 10 Points

Resources 0 resources. 1 resource. 2 resources. More than 2 resources.

Paper Length Less than 1 full page or more than 3 pages.

1 page. 2 pages. 3 pages.

Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.