Why the Thread of Success is also compatible with agile methods such as SCRUM
Agile methods have become increasingly important in recent years and have become a central approach for product development and project management in various industries. Instead of a rigid and hierarchical approach, agile methods enable a flexible and collaborative way of working. They emphasize continuous adaptation, rapid iteration and collaboration in self-organized teams.
One widely used method is SCRUM. The abbreviation SCRUM originally stands for “S” (Small), “C” (Controlled), “R” (Rugby) “U” (Utilized) and “M” (Method). However, this original meaning was not retained and SCRUM became an independent term for the agile project management framework.
In Scrum, the “product backlog” is created, which lists all the desired functions or improvements to the product. This is the “success” the team is striving for.
In Scrum, expectations are managed by the “Product Owner”. This prioritizes the product backlog based on the expectations of the stakeholders. It is very important that the entire team has a common understanding of what is expected.
In Scrum, planning is done in the “Sprint Planning Meetings”. The team decides which backlog items to include in the next sprint based on priorities and the estimated work they require.
Implementation takes place during the sprint. The team works on the selected “backlog items” with the aim of having potentially deliverable product increments at the end of the sprint. Daily stand-up meetings are held to ensure that the team is well coordinated.
After each sprint, a “sprint review” and a “sprint retrospective” take place to review progress and identify areas for improvement. This helps to Ensure Success and improve future sprints.
Overall, both the Thread of Success and Scrum promote an iterative, adaptive approach focused on achieving goals by constantly planning, implementing, reviewing and adjusting – based on the expectations and needs of the stakeholders involved.
A major hurdle in the practice of SCRUM is that “IT” and “business” often talk at cross purposes. This hurdle can be lowered considerably if both sides understand that, despite using different terms, they are essentially on the same “Thread of Success”.
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