Facilitated by Ami T.
Master the five Scrum events (ceremonies) that create the cadence, transparency, and opportunities for inspection and adaptation that make Scrum work.
Why Ceremonies Matter:
The Scrum events are not just meetings – they are prescribed opportunities to inspect and adapt, creating the rhythm that enables empirical process control.
Sprint Planning – Setting the Stage for Success:
• The two parts of Sprint Planning: What and How
• Crafting a clear Sprint Goal that provides focus
• Selecting items from the Product Backlog
• Creating a plan for delivering the Increment
• Timeboxing: 8 hours maximum for a one-month Sprint
Daily Scrum – The 15-Minute Synchronization:
• The purpose: inspect progress toward Sprint Goal and adapt the plan
• The three questions (or alternatives for advanced teams)
• Keeping it to 15 minutes – techniques that work
• Common anti-patterns: status meetings, problem-solving sessions
• Facilitating effective Daily Scrums
Sprint Review – Inspect the Increment:
• Demonstrating completed work to stakeholders
• Gathering feedback on the Increment
• Collaborating on what to do next
• Reviewing changes to the Product Backlog
• Discussing timelines, budgets, and marketplace changes
Sprint Retrospective – Continuous Improvement:
• Inspecting how the last Sprint went regarding people, relationships, process, and tools
• Identifying what went well and potential improvements
• Creating a plan for implementing improvements
• Making retrospectives safe and engaging
• Different retrospective formats and when to use them
The Sprint Container:
• Understanding the Sprint as the container for all other events
• Why consistent Sprint lengths create predictability
• Handling sprint cancellations (rare but important)
Benefits of Attending This Session:
Participants will understand the purpose and mechanics of each Scrum event, learn facilitation techniques to make ceremonies effective, and avoid common pitfalls that turn valuable ceremonies into wasteful meetings.