Scrum is the most popular Agile framework and is used for successful delivery of projects.
Some of the key benefits of using Scrum in any project are:
- 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 theConduct Daily Standup,and Demonstrate and Validate Sprint processes.
- Continuous Improvement—The deliverables are improved progressively Sprint by Sprint, through theGroom Prioritized Product Backlog process.
- Continuous Delivery of Value—Iterative processes enable the continuous delivery of value through theShip Deliverablesprocess as frequently as the customer requires.
- 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—TheCreate Prioritized Product Backlogprocess ensures that the highest value requirements of the customer are satisfied first.
- Efficient Development Process—Time-boxing and minimizing non-essential work leads to higher efficiency levels.
- Motivation—TheConduct Daily Standupand Retrospect Sprint processes lead to greater levels of motivation among employees.
- Faster Problem Resolution—Collaboration and colocation of cross-functional teams lead to faster problem solving.
- Effective Deliverables—TheCreate Prioritized Product Backlogprocess and regular reviews after creating deliverables ensures effective deliverables to the customer.
- Customer Centric—Emphasis on business value and having a collaborative approach to stakeholders ensures a customer-oriented framework.
- High Trust Environment—Conduct Daily StandupandRetrospect Sprint processes promote transparency and collaboration, leading to a high trust work environment ensuring low friction among employees.
- Collective Ownership—TheApprove,Estimate, and Commit User Stories process allows team members to take ownership of the project and their work leading to better quality.
- High Velocity—A collaborative framework enables highly skilled cross-functional teams to achieve their full potential and high velocity.
- Innovative Environment—TheRetrospect Sprintand Retrospect Project processes create an environment of introspection, learning, and adaptability leading to an innovative and creative work environment.
Here is a video on the advantages of using Scrum: