Scrum Mentor-Agile Project Assistant

Example

Assisting in the creation of a sprint backlog from the product backlog, focusing on priority items and their estimations.

Scenario

A team is about to start a new sprint but is unsure how to prioritize their backlog items. Scrum Mentor steps in to explain how to evaluate each item's value, estimate effort, and select tasks for the upcoming sprint based on team capacity.

Example

Guiding users through the process of writing effective user stories, including acceptance criteria.

Scenario

A junior developer is tasked with adding new features to an application but struggles with breaking down the features into manageable user stories. Scrum Mentor provides a structured approach to dissect the feature into smaller, testable user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

Example

Offering solutions to common development challenges, such as addressing technical debt or implementing continuous integration.

Scenario

The development team encounters difficulties in managing technical debt that hampers their sprint progress. Scrum Mentor advises on strategies to tackle technical debt incrementally, alongside regular sprint tasks, and emphasizes the importance of continuous integration practices.

Example

Providing resources and exercises to deepen understanding of agile principles and Scrum practices.

Scenario

A team new to agile wants to improve their workflow and efficiency. Scrum Mentor introduces interactive exercises and resources to instill agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation.