Scrum methodology overview

Scrum is a software development strategy/framework that you can apply to all kinds of teamwork. Often seen as an agile project management framework, Scrum provides meetings, tools and roles to help a team structure and manage their work.

Why is it called ‘Scrum’?

Not surprisingly, scrum gets its name from rugby and comes from the notion that for a team to ‘win the big game’, individual members need to pull together, learn through experiences and self-organise. It also encourages reflection on how well the team produced project deliverables, and how they can keep improving. The core idea is that Scrum helps teams work together efficiently.

Why use Scrum?

There are many proven benefits of using this methodology, including high customer satisfaction as well as a high return on investment. But perhaps the most beneficial aspect of using Scrum is just how awesome it is at pulling teams together to deliver results in short, sharp bursts.

Getting to grips with Scrum jargon

As with many project to