In Scrum, several ceremonies help teams effectively plan, coordinate, and review their work. Here is a list of the Scrum ceremonies as defined in the Scrum Guide:
- Sprint Planning: A meeting at the beginning of each Sprint where the Scrum Team plans the work to be done during the Sprint. The Product Owner presents the Product Backlog items to be considered, and the Development Team collaborates to determine how much work they can commit to completing in the upcoming Sprint.
- Daily Scrum (Daily Standup): A brief daily meeting where the Development Team members synchronize their work. They share their accomplishments since the last Daily Scrum, what they plan to work on next, and any obstacles they face. The Daily Scrum is time-boxed to a maximum of 15 minutes.
- Sprint Review: A meeting is held at the end of the Sprint to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed. The Scrum Team and stakeholders collaborate to review what was done during the Sprint and discuss what to do next.
- Sprint Retrospective: A meeting held at the end of the Sprint where the Scrum Team reflects on their processes and identifies ways to improve. The focus is on continuous improvement of the team’s effectiveness and efficiency.
- Backlog Refinement (Grooming): Although not strictly a ceremony in the Scrum Guide, Backlog Refinement is an ongoing activity where the Scrum Team and Product Owner collaborate to add detail, estimate, and order items in the Product Backlog. This helps ensure the Product Backlog is ready for selection during Sprint Planning.
Please note that Scrum is a framework that encourages flexibility and adaptation, so some variations in how these ceremonies are conducted might exist depending on the team’s specific needs. Join our Scrum Master or SAFe Scrum Master course to develop a deep understanding of how to facilitate Scrum ceremonies effectively. It’s also essential to refer to the latest version of the Scrum Guide for the most up-to-date information on Scrum practices.
