In a market as competitive as today’s, the ability to adapt is a must in good project management. Thus in technology-related projects, the Scrum Methodology has become widely recognized as an agile, dynamic, and functional methodology.
In today’s post we will explain what this methodology is and how to apply it correctly in project management.
What is the Scrum Methodology?
The name Scrum originates from Rugby and refers to teamwork to achieve a goal.
It is the best known of all existing methods and is defined as the grouping of concepts, practices, and tools to manage projects, particularly software projects.
Initially it was created for software projects, however, over time it has begun to be applied to other types of projects that do not have a clear goal or where uncertainties still exist.
In Scrum, the tasks of a project are divided into Sprints, short work cycles (from 2 to 6 weeks) that are considered “pieces of a puzzle” to arrive at the final product.
This methodology can be adapted to each organization and, unlike other traditional methods, the goal does not have to be pre-defined and can be shaped as the Sprints are executed.
Advantages of the Scrum Method
Decentralization of management
One of the ways teams work in Scrum is that they have to be autonomous and self-manage their tasks, that is, there is a decentralization of the total project management to avoid overburdening one person. This decentralization also allows everyone to know what is going on in the project and to collaborate with each other in order to make more assertive decisions.
Organizing the tasks
As mentioned earlier, in Scrum, all project work is divided into cycles – Sprints. At the end of each Sprint, when a new part of the project is delivered, meetings are held to approve what has been done and plan the next cycle.
In this way, the disorganization of tasks is avoided and there is greater control over the project organization, consequently allowing for greater productivity.
Changes in the goal
This method offers enough flexibility for the project to be adapted to new situations without compromising its progress, so that it is easy to change priorities.
Delivery of a quality product
This methodology favors the delivery of a quality final product due to compliance with a series of practices throughout the realization of the project, such as planning tasks and review meetings.
Finally, it is important to remember that Scrum is not the only project management methodology. It is essential to choose the methodology that best applies to the needs of your company’s projects. To learn more about the most suitable methodology for your company, ask for a free consultation.