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. 0 Sprinting to SharePoint An Agile method for SharePoint projects Mark Hopkins

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

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

10. Scrum Master

11. Project Team3

12. How does it work? 4 Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Product!

13. Product Backlog 5

14. How does it work? 6 Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Product!

15. Sprint Backlog 7

16. How does it work? 8 Product Backlog Sprint Backlog Product!

17. 9 Product Backlog Sprint Backlog 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