2 ways to start Scrum

 

1. Classic Scrum starts w/ 4 values, about a dozen prescribed roles & practices. The premise is that using these will enable performing in an Agile manner. But the why of these practices (other than the generic “be Agile”) is not presented. The laws of knowledge work are not stated. These are laws include overworking people causes delays; delays cause rework, low-quality &waste; quick feedback & managing queues is essential. Scrum ignores that there are no universal practices. The culture of the organization & how to transition to Scrum other than just jumping to it are also ignored

2. Disciplined Agile Scrum. This starts with seeing what the organization is trying to accomplish & what challenges they are having in doing so. It presents a small, but sufficient amount of theory for people to understand what would work in their situation. Guided by a DA ScrumMaster, the team decides on a starting point that is fit for them. This adds some work to the DA ScrumMaster but makes life easier for the team. The likelihood of success is greater. Furthermore, this understanding enhances the ability of the to work well with other teams & any external constraints