Rally for the ScrumMaster - Rally Software
Rally for the ScrumMaster - Rally Software
Rally for the ScrumMaster - Rally Software
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<strong>Rally</strong> Services<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>ScrumMaster</strong><br />
Mastering <strong>the</strong> Role with Product & Skills Coaching<br />
This interactive, hands-on workshop gives <strong>ScrumMaster</strong>s <strong>the</strong> Agile and <strong>Rally</strong> product skills<br />
needed to succeed in this important role. Participants take on a series of Agile exercises<br />
chosen <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir relevance to <strong>the</strong> challenges <strong>the</strong>y are facing. Exercises may include:<br />
estimating user stories, planning iterations, facilitating daily stand-ups, signaling team<br />
progress to <strong>the</strong> organization using <strong>Rally</strong> and more.<br />
Advantages<br />
Upon completion of this workshop, participants are prepared to be more successful<br />
<strong>ScrumMaster</strong>s. Some topics covered in <strong>the</strong> workshop:<br />
• Facilitating story estimation using <strong>Rally</strong>’s plat<strong>for</strong>m and products<br />
• Running Iteration and Release Planning using <strong>Rally</strong>’s plat<strong>for</strong>m and products<br />
• Supporting <strong>the</strong>ir team throughout <strong>the</strong> iteration, identifying impediments via <strong>the</strong><br />
signaling <strong>Rally</strong> provides<br />
• Using <strong>Rally</strong> to assist in facilitating daily stand-ups<br />
• Signaling team progress to <strong>the</strong> organization, sharing key iteration and release metrics<br />
generated from <strong>Rally</strong><br />
• Leveraging <strong>Rally</strong> metrics <strong>for</strong> demos, reviews and retrospectives<br />
Approach<br />
Conducted collaboratively, <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>ScrumMaster</strong> focuses on generating <strong>the</strong> outcomes<br />
participants want to achieve, from basic principles to advanced concepts. Coaches work with<br />
participants to understand which iteration planning, execution and/or reporting problems<br />
<strong>the</strong> organization needs to solve. The coach <strong>the</strong>n chooses hands-on exercises that specifically<br />
address those needs.<br />
Agenda<br />
1. Introductions & <strong>ScrumMaster</strong> Review: Participants review key <strong>ScrumMaster</strong> practices<br />
& principles to ensure a common understanding<br />
2. Story Estimation: Participants learn techniques <strong>for</strong> facilitating User Story Estimation<br />
3. Planning: Participants plan an iteration and release using <strong>Rally</strong><br />
4. Execution: Participants walk through a mock iteration, updating tasks<br />
5. Review, Retrospective, & Demo: Participants are introduced to both <strong>Rally</strong>’s standard<br />
and custom reporting features to leverage Scrum metrics in <strong>the</strong> demo, review and<br />
retrospective<br />
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Availability<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>ScrumMaster</strong> is available as a 4-hour onsite workshop, or as a 4-hour remote<br />
workshop. This session is generally delivered in conjunction with o<strong>the</strong>r role-specific<br />
workshops.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
As a prerequisite to this advanced workshop attendees should have a basic understanding of<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Agile <strong>ScrumMaster</strong> role.<br />
About <strong>Rally</strong><br />
<strong>Rally</strong> is <strong>the</strong> recognized leader in Agile application lifecycle management (ALM). We are<br />
dedicated to helping organizations embrace Agile and Lean development practices that<br />
increase <strong>the</strong> pace of innovation and improve product quality. According to a study by QSM<br />
Associates, software-driven companies that rely on <strong>Rally</strong>’s Agile ALM products and services<br />
are 50% faster to market and 25% more productive than industry averages. The company’s<br />
experienced services group, including training through Agile University, guides companies<br />
through <strong>the</strong> organizational change required to become innovative, Agile businesses. <strong>Rally</strong>’s<br />
products, including AgileZen, currently support more than 9,700 corporate customers and<br />
112,000 users in over 100 countries. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.rallydev.com.<br />
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