The document discusses using Scrum, an Agile development framework, for SharePoint projects. Scrum emphasizes self-organizing teams who work in short cycles called sprints to deliver working software increments. It outlines the Scrum roles of Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team. The document also explains how Scrum utilizes a Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog to track and deliver work. It concludes by noting Scrum is well-suited for SharePoint projects that have a clear goal, ongoing requirements, complexity, a small dedicated team, and support from managers.

1. 0Sprinting to SharePointAn Agile method for SharePoint projectsMark Hopkins

2. ScrumWhat is scrum?How does it work?Is it for my SharePoint projects?1

3. What is scrum?Grew out of Agile software development

4. Solves especially complex problems

5. Empowers small teams to manage their own fate

6. Occurs in a 30-day ‘sprint’

7. Delivers ‘shippable’ product at the end of the sprint

8. Designates a scrum master to maintainscrum rules & protect the team2

9. Pigs vs. ChickensRoles:Product Owner

10. Scrum Master

11. Project Team3

12. How does it work?4Product BacklogSprint BacklogProduct!

13. Product Backlog5

14. How does it work?6Product BacklogSprint BacklogProduct!

15. Sprint Backlog7

16. How does it work?8Product BacklogSprint BacklogProduct!

17. 9Product BacklogSprint BacklogProduct!

18. Is it for me?Clear end goal (product)

19. Ongoing requirements

20. Complex or innovative solution

21. Small, empowered team (4-7 people)

22. Dedicated time available

23. Trusting product owner

24. Trusting manager10