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1. Scrum is an agile framework that uses self-organizing cross-functional teams to deliver value through short iterative cycles called sprints. 2. Scrum is widely used both in IT and other industries like healthcare, finance, automotive and construction to manage projects. Popular companies like Google, GE, Apple, and Salesforce use Scrum. 3. A Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK) guide provides guidance on implementing Scrum and certifications like Scrum Master Certified help professionals facilitate successful Scrum projects.
![Your Learning Partner
Dr. Frank L. Harper, Jr., MBA, MS, PhD, PMP, CGEIT, SSGB, PIF, SFC, SDC, SCM, SPOC, SCT,
AEC; is the Learning Director-Instructor for Intelligent Systems Services, a Global Authorized Training
Partner of VMEDu; a leader in the professional training and certification industry that has facilitated
training 400,000+ students from 3500+ corporations across 275+ countries with a success rate of
98.7% though it global network of 100+ training providers.
A 30+ year veteran in Strategic Management, Program/Project/Portfolio Management, IT
Transformation Management, Organization Change Management and Competence & Training
Management, Dr. Harper has served in strategic, tactical, and operational roles impacting business
transformation within companies, large and small, on five continents. He serves on the advisory boards
of startups in Pakistan and the USA and mentors hundreds of thousands (57,000and counting) in as
many as 19 countries through his facebook posts.
A Myers-Briggs personality type of ENTJ, Dr. Harper, labelled an "amazingly brilliant speaker", is a
published author, international college professor, engaging life-long learner, teacher, and mentor who
inspires his global audience to leverage unique experiences to grow their mind, body, spirit, and
community.
Dr. Harper has leveraged the findings from his doctoral dissertation (PhD in Administration and
Management specialization in Organizations Psychology and Business Transformation) to achieve a
96% project success rate in architecting the success of digital transformation programs / projects with
combined budgets of $4+ Billion generating combined revenues and savings of $10+ Billion for
companies and governments globally [Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America].
His real-world SCRUM and AGILE experience involves participating in 75+ Scrum projects ranging from
3 Scrum Teams to 200 Scrum Teams. He holds all SCRUM and AGILE certifications, in addition to
being certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information and Technology, Six-Sigma, ITIL, Project
Management, and Organizational Change.
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SCRUM_BROCHURE_ISSLLC
- 1. A Global Partnership with a Global Certifying Authority for Scrum and Agile Professionals
- 2. SCRUM is an iterative and incremental agile framework for managing complex projects. A scrum (short for scrummage) is a method of restarting play in rugby football.
- 3. SCRUM 01 Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. It is an adaptive, iterative, fast, flexible, and effective methodology designed to deliver significant value quickly and throughout a project. Scrum ensures transparency in communication and creates an environment of collective accountability and continuous progress. The Scrum framework, as defined in the SBOK Guide, is structured in such a way that it supports product and service development in all types of industries and in any type of project, irrespective of its complexity. A Scrum project involves a collaborative effort to create a new product, service, or other result as defined in the Project Vision Statement. Projects are impacted by constraints of time, cost, scope, quality, resources, organizational capabilities, and other limitations that make them difficult to plan, execute, manage, and ultimately succeed. However, successful implementation of the results of a finished project provides significant business benefits to an organization. It is therefore important for organizations to select and practice an appropriate project management methodology. A key strength of Scrum lies in its use of cross-functional, self-organized, and empowered teams who divide their work into short, concentrated work cycles called Sprints. The focus of Scrum on value driven delivery helps Scrum Teams deliver results as early in the project as possible.
- 4. Some of the key benefits of using Scrum in any project are: High Trust Environment Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint processes promote transparency and collaboration, leading to low friction among employees. Collective Ownership The Approve, Estimate, and Commit User Stories process allows team members to take ownership of the project and their work leading to better quality. Continuous Delivery of Value Iterative processes enable the continuous delivery of value through the Ship Deliverables process as frequently as the customer requires. High Velocity A collaborative framework enables highly skilled cross-functional teams to achieve their full potential and high velocity. Innovative Environment The Retrospect Sprint and Retrospect Project processes create an environment of introspection and learning leading to innovation and creativity. Adaptability Empirical process control and iterative delivery make projects adaptable and open to incorporating change. Transparency All information radiators like a Scrumboard and Sprint Burndown Chart are shared, leading to an open work environment. Continuous Feedback Continuous feedback is provided through the Conduct Daily Standup, and Demonstrate and Validate Sprint processes. Continuous Improvement The deliverables are improved progressively Sprint by Sprint, through the Groom Prioritized Product Backlog process. Faster Problem Resolution due to collaboration of cross functional teams. Efficient Development Process due to time-boxing & minimizing non- essential work. Sustainable Pace Scrum processes are designed such that the people involved can work at a sustainable pace that they can, in theory, continue indefinitely Early Delivery of High Value The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process ensures that the highest value requirements of the customer are satisfied first. Motivation The Conduct Daily Standup and Retrospect Sprint processes lead to greater levels of motivation among employees. Effective Deliverables The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process and regular reviews after creating deliverables ensures effective deliverables to the customer. Customer Centric The Create Prioritized Product Backlog process and regular reviews after creating deliverables ensures effective deliverables to the customer. 02 WHY USE SCRUM
- 5. The Google AdWords team uses Scrum to develop innovative features at a rapid rate. Scrum has come a long way since its inception in the mid 80s. In the present day, Scrum is one of the most widely applied project management frameworks globally. Also, the widespread increase in the demand for certified Scrum Masters and Scrum Experts is a testimony to the fact that Scrum will expand its domain in the years to come. The prevalent misconception is that Scrum is suitable for and used by only the Information Technology sector to develop software and product applications and services. Nonetheless, surveys done over the past decade have revealed that Scrum is, no doubt, applied most in managing software development projects; however, it is equally suitable for and successful in fields such as Finance, healthcare, Automotive, and Construction. The Google AdWords team uses Scrum to develop innovative features at a rapid rate. GE allocates 60% of its program spend for Agile projects. The path-breaking Apple products are a result of their project teams using Scrum. Salesforce.com used Scrum to affect a dramatic turnaround in its fortunes. 03 Who is Using Scrum
- 6. The figure below shows that Scrum is increasingly being applied outside of the traditional IT industry. Because of the ever-evolving technology and ever-changing socio-economic conditions, project management needs a framework like Scrum, which is highly adaptable and change- friendly. Another reason for Scrum to have become widely popular is that the size of the company is no constraint in adopting the Scrum framework for project management. The figure below shows the distribution of companies by employee count. 7% 21% 6% 21% 6% 45% 5% 15% 7% 22% 6% 21%7% 12% Distribution of companies using Scrum by industry Distribution of companies using Scrum by employee count Demand for Scrum - SCRUMstudy Survey - 2013 Thus, Scrum is being used for project management across industries, irrespective of the number of employees, the region or the country where it is located, and the nature of the project. Being an Agile approach, Scrum can be tailor-made for any project. 04 Who is Using Scrum
- 7. A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK Guide) has been developed as a necessary guide for organizations and project management practitioners who want to implement Scrum, and also for those who wish to make improvements to their processes. It is based on experience drawn from thousands of projects across a variety of organizations and industries. The contributions of many Scrum experts and project management practitioners have been considered in its development. 05 The SBOK Guide is especially valuable 1. For Scrum Core Team members including: Product Owners who want to fully understand the Scrum framework and particularly the customer/stakeholder-related concerns involving business justification, quality, change, and risk aspects associated with Scrum projects. Scrum Masters who want to learn their specific role in overseeing the application of Scrum framework to Scrum projects. Scrum Team members who want to better understand Scrum processes and the associated tools that may be used to create the projects product or service. 2. As a comprehensive guide for all Scrum practitioners working on Scrum projects in any Organization or industry. 3. As a reference source for anyone interacting with the Scrum Core Team, including but not limited to the Portfolio Product Owner, Portfolio Scrum Master, Program Product Owner, Program Scrum Master, Scrum Guidance Body, and Stakeholders (i.e., sponsor, customer, and users). 4. As a knowledge source for any person who has no prior experience or knowledge of Scrum framework but wants to learn in details about the subject. Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK Guide)
- 8. Scrum Master Certified (SMC ) professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitates, and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed. Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC ) certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the certification exam. Courses Offered Scrum Fundamentals Certified' course is tailored to help anyone interested to know more about Scrum; learn about key concepts in Scrum as defined in the SBOK Guide; and to get a basic understanding of how Scrum framework works in delivering successful projects. This course is included as a part of Free Primary Lifetime Membership. The purpose of the 'Scrum Fundamentals Certified' exam is to confirm you have basic understanding of the Scrum framework. On passing the exam, you will be accredited as "Scrum Fundamentals Certified. As a special introductory offer this online (Self-paced) 30 Day course is offered at SPECIAL COST OF ONLY $1.99! Scrum Developer Certified (SDC ) is an entry level certification for Scrum Team members and those who interact with any Scrum Team. The objective of this certification is to ensure that Scrum Team members know enough about Scrum to effectively contribute to a Scrum project. The courseware and preparation tools required for the certification exam will be available online on SCRUMstudy.com. An online proctored exam will be conducted at the end of the course. 06 Online (Self-paced) 180 Days Access Classroom 2 Days Virtual 2 Days PMI-PDUs Course Fee $200.00 $875.00 $785.00 15 Online (Self-paced) 180 Days Access Classroom 2 Days Virtual 2 Days PMI-PDUs Course Fee $450.00 $975.00 $850.00 16
- 9. Courses Offered The Product Owner represents the interests of the stakeholder community to the Scrum Team. The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring clear communication of product or service functionality requirements to the Scrum Team, defining Acceptance Criteria, and ensuring those criteria are met. The Product Owner must always maintain a dual view. He or she must understand and support the needs and interests of all stakeholders, while also understanding the needs and workings of the Scrum Team. Applicants will be awarded the Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC ) certificate by SCRUMstudy upon successfully passing the certification exam. Rapid changes in technology, market demands, and expectations have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primarily on the value of people in getting the job done effectively. AEC Certified Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation. Applicants will be awarded the Agile Expert Certified (AEC ) certificate by SCRUMstudy after successfully passing the certification exam. 07 SPECIAL GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!!! Online (Self-paced) 180 Days Access Classroom 3 Days Virtual 3 Days PMI-PDUs Course Fee $550.00 $1,499.00 $1,299.00 24 Online (Self-paced) 180 Days Access Classroom 2 Days Virtual 2 Days PMI-PDUs Course Fee $600.00 $1,300.00 $1,100.00 16
- 10. Your Learning Partner Dr. Frank L. Harper, Jr., MBA, MS, PhD, PMP, CGEIT, SSGB, PIF, SFC, SDC, SCM, SPOC, SCT, AEC; is the Learning Director-Instructor for Intelligent Systems Services, a Global Authorized Training Partner of VMEDu; a leader in the professional training and certification industry that has facilitated training 400,000+ students from 3500+ corporations across 275+ countries with a success rate of 98.7% though it global network of 100+ training providers. A 30+ year veteran in Strategic Management, Program/Project/Portfolio Management, IT Transformation Management, Organization Change Management and Competence & Training Management, Dr. Harper has served in strategic, tactical, and operational roles impacting business transformation within companies, large and small, on five continents. He serves on the advisory boards of startups in Pakistan and the USA and mentors hundreds of thousands (57,000and counting) in as many as 19 countries through his facebook posts. A Myers-Briggs personality type of ENTJ, Dr. Harper, labelled an "amazingly brilliant speaker", is a published author, international college professor, engaging life-long learner, teacher, and mentor who inspires his global audience to leverage unique experiences to grow their mind, body, spirit, and community. Dr. Harper has leveraged the findings from his doctoral dissertation (PhD in Administration and Management specialization in Organizations Psychology and Business Transformation) to achieve a 96% project success rate in architecting the success of digital transformation programs / projects with combined budgets of $4+ Billion generating combined revenues and savings of $10+ Billion for companies and governments globally [Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America]. His real-world SCRUM and AGILE experience involves participating in 75+ Scrum projects ranging from 3 Scrum Teams to 200 Scrum Teams. He holds all SCRUM and AGILE certifications, in addition to being certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information and Technology, Six-Sigma, ITIL, Project Management, and Organizational Change. 08
- 11. of Contact Details: Dr. Frank L. Harper, Jr., MBA, MS, PhD, PMP, CGEIT, SSGB, PIF, SFC, SDC, SCM, SPOC, SCT, AEC Learning Director-Instructor Phone: (877) 740-9630 Cell: (404) 551-7690 Email: info@intelligentsystemsservices.com Websites: www.intelligentsystemsservices.com www.facebook.com/Strategichustler www.linkedin.com/in/drfharper To Register (Note: Valid Credit Card is Required) Use the following URL: http://www.intelligentsystemsservices.com/vmedu-featured-courses.html The following screen will appear. Make your selection and follow the prompts. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.