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Agile 101: Scrum Values
July 27, 2016
@AucklandAgile
info@agileprofessionals.net
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• Restrooms
• Fire exits
• Timing
• Talk
• Group activity
Agile 101: Scrum Values
Daniel Wilson
Email: senddanemail@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wilson-87244aa3
About me
Systems Analyst at Gentrack
- Career in software began in 1998
- Agile advocate
- Student of agile: ICP, ICP-ATF, ICP-ACC, PSM I,
PSPO I, PSD I, SPS, PSP
PhD in Philosophy
- Value theory
- Lectured in ancient Greek philosophy
Aim: To bring philosophical tools and models to bear
on the humanistic elements of agile practices.
“Scrum Values” section from “The Scrum
Guide” (2016)
“When the values of commitment, courage, focus, openness and
respect are embodied and lived by the Scrum Team, the Scrum
pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation come to life and
build trust for everyone. The Scrum Team members learn and
explore those values as they work with the Scrum events, roles and
artifacts.
“Successful use of Scrum depends on people becoming more
proficient in living these five values. People personally commit to
achieving the goals of the Scrum Team. The Scrum Team members
have courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems.
Everyone focuses on the work of the Sprint and the goals of the
Scrum Team. The Scrum Team and its stakeholders agree to be
open about all the work and the challenges with performing the work.
Scrum Team members respect each other to be capable,
independent people.” (p. 4)
“Commitment”
https://www.scrum.org/About/All-Articles/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/95/Commitment-vs-Forecast-A-subtle-but-important-change-to-Scrum
“a dead scrum master is a useless
scrum master”
Some questions
• How should we best make sense of the Scrum values?
• How do we know when we’re correctly exhibiting the Scrum
values and not missing the mark? For example, courage is a
Scrum value but “a dead scrum master is a useless scrum
master”.
• Why do some who profess to live by agile values and
principles—and show a good understanding of them—
sometimes fail to exhibit those values?
• What are the contributing factors for the frequently reported
situation in which newly-established agile teams sometimes
revert to their old, pre-agile habits after initial coaching?
Aristotle and the Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle’s Moral Psychology
- hierarchy of ends
- highest end is Eudaimonia (happiness,
flourishing)
- Eudaimonia involves contemplation and is self-
sufficient
- The science that studies the highest good is
political science
Virtues of Character and the
Structure of the Soul (Psuche)
http://www.slideshare.net/johanautio/aristotelian-virtue-ethics
Focus vs. akrasia
(Some of) Aristotle’s Virtues
Sphere Deficiency Virtue Excess
Fear and
confidence
Rashness Courage
(andreia)
Cowardice
Honour on a
small scale
Unambitiousness [Nameless] Over-
ambitiousness
Anger ‘Inirascibility’ Even Temper
(praotēs)
Irascibility
Social relations Quarrelsome Friendliness
(philia)
Obsequious
Honesty about
oneself
Mock modesty Truthfulness
(alētheia)
Boastfulness
Aristotle characterises virtue (#1)
..with regard to actions also there is excess,
defect, and the intermediate. Now virtue is
concerned with passions and actions, in
which excess is a form of failure, and so is
defect, while the intermediate is praised and
is a form of success; and being praised and
being successful are both characteristics of
virtue. Therefore virtue is a kind of mean,
since, as we have seen, it aims at what is
intermediate.
Aristotle characterises virtue (#2)
Virtue, then, is a state of character
concerned with choice, lying in a
mean, i.e. the mean relative to us, this
being determined by a rational
principle, and by that principle by
which the man [or woman] of practical
wisdom would determine it.
Courage (andreia) and even
temper(praotēs)
Characteristics of Right Anger
1) at the right things
2) with the right people
3) in the right way
4) at the right time
5) for the right length of time
Respect (philia)
Aristotle on friendliness
…he will associate with people in the right
way, but it is by reference to what is noble
and what is useful that he will aim at not
causing pain to others or at pleasing them.
For he seems to be concerned with
pleasures and pains that arise in private
relations with others; and whenever it is not
noble for him to add to the enjoyment of
others, or is harmful to do so, he will object
to doing it and rationally choose to cause
them pain.
Aristotle on friendliness
…Again, if the other’s doing
something would bring great disgrace
on him, or cause some harm, while
opposition would cause only slight
pain, the person with virtue will not
accept the action, but object to it.
Commitment
Aristotle on proper ambition
…as in the giving and taking of money
there is a mean, an excess, and a
deficiency, so also we can desire honour
more or less than is right, and from the
right source, and in the right way. For we
blame both the honour-lover, for seeking
honour more than is right and from the
wrong sources, and the person
uninterested in it, for not rationally
choosing to be honoured for even noble
things.
Openness (alētheia)
Aristotle on truthfulness
…someone who, when nothing is at stake,
is truthful in what he says and the way he
lives because that is what his state of
character is like. A person such as this
would seem to be good. For someone who
loves truth, and is truthful when nothing is
at stake, will be all the more truthful when
something is at stake, since he will avoid
falsehood as something disgraceful, having
already avoided it in himself.
Comparison
Aristotle’s Moral Psychology Agile
Right habits -> student of virtue -> phronimos Shu-Ha-Ri (Cockburn)
Virtuous acts as ends in themselves Intrinsic Motivation (Pink)
A flourishing individual is good; a flourishing
community (polis) is better
Facilitating high-performing teams
Aristotelian Virtues and excellent character
traits (aretē)
Scrum Values
Self-control vs. Incontinence (akrasia) Focus
Courage (andreia) and even temper (praotēs) Courage
Friendliness (philia) Respect
Proper ambition Commitment
Truthfulness (alētheia) and Friendship Openness
Conscious Cultivation of Virtue Development of Emotional Intelligence
Some questions (revisited)
• How should we best make sense of the Scrum values?
• How do we know when we’re correctly exhibiting the Scrum
values and not missing the mark? For example, courage is a
Scrum value but “a dead scrum master is a useless scrum
master”.
• Why do some who profess to live by agile values and
principles—and show a good understanding of them—
sometimes fail to exhibit those values?
• What are the contributing factors for the frequently reported
situation in which newly-established agile teams sometimes
revert to their old, pre-agile habits after initial coaching?
Additional links
Scrum Values:
• Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, “The Scrum Guide” (July 2016),
http://www.scrumguides.org/download.html
• Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, “Scrum Guide Refresh” (July
2016), https://www.scruminc.com/scrum-guide-refresh/
• Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle, Agile Software Development with
Scrum (Pearson, 2001)
• Gunther Verheyen, Scrum – A Pocket Guide (Van Haren Publishing,
2013)
• Jacek Durlik, “5 Scrum values”, https://www.kainos.pl/blog/5-scrum-
values/
Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics:
• Roger Crisp (Ed.), Aristotle – Nicomachean Ethics (Cambridge
University Press, 2000)
• Rosalind Hursthouse, On Virtue Ethics (Oxford University Press,
2002)
Group Activity
1-2-4 & Beyond
15-20 minutes
Coming events
Next Event :
Speaker: Vincent Dirks
Date: August 10, 2016
Time: 5:45 pm
Venue: WG126
Thanks
• Event organised by volunteers
• Special Thanks to Jim(SERL) for venue and catering
• Thank you to our sponsors ASB, Assurity and SERL
Thanks for attending, please post feedback
on Meetup.com

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Agile Auckland agile 101: scrum values

  • 1. Agile 101: Scrum Values July 27, 2016 @AucklandAgile info@agileprofessionals.net
  • 2. This event • Restrooms • Fire exits • Timing • Talk • Group activity
  • 3. Agile 101: Scrum Values Daniel Wilson Email: senddanemail@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wilson-87244aa3
  • 4. About me Systems Analyst at Gentrack - Career in software began in 1998 - Agile advocate - Student of agile: ICP, ICP-ATF, ICP-ACC, PSM I, PSPO I, PSD I, SPS, PSP PhD in Philosophy - Value theory - Lectured in ancient Greek philosophy Aim: To bring philosophical tools and models to bear on the humanistic elements of agile practices.
  • 5. “Scrum Values” section from “The Scrum Guide” (2016) “When the values of commitment, courage, focus, openness and respect are embodied and lived by the Scrum Team, the Scrum pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation come to life and build trust for everyone. The Scrum Team members learn and explore those values as they work with the Scrum events, roles and artifacts. “Successful use of Scrum depends on people becoming more proficient in living these five values. People personally commit to achieving the goals of the Scrum Team. The Scrum Team members have courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems. Everyone focuses on the work of the Sprint and the goals of the Scrum Team. The Scrum Team and its stakeholders agree to be open about all the work and the challenges with performing the work. Scrum Team members respect each other to be capable, independent people.” (p. 4)
  • 7. “a dead scrum master is a useless scrum master”
  • 8. Some questions • How should we best make sense of the Scrum values? • How do we know when we’re correctly exhibiting the Scrum values and not missing the mark? For example, courage is a Scrum value but “a dead scrum master is a useless scrum master”. • Why do some who profess to live by agile values and principles—and show a good understanding of them— sometimes fail to exhibit those values? • What are the contributing factors for the frequently reported situation in which newly-established agile teams sometimes revert to their old, pre-agile habits after initial coaching?
  • 9. Aristotle and the Nicomachean Ethics
  • 10. Aristotle’s Moral Psychology - hierarchy of ends - highest end is Eudaimonia (happiness, flourishing) - Eudaimonia involves contemplation and is self- sufficient - The science that studies the highest good is political science
  • 11. Virtues of Character and the Structure of the Soul (Psuche) http://www.slideshare.net/johanautio/aristotelian-virtue-ethics
  • 13. (Some of) Aristotle’s Virtues Sphere Deficiency Virtue Excess Fear and confidence Rashness Courage (andreia) Cowardice Honour on a small scale Unambitiousness [Nameless] Over- ambitiousness Anger ‘Inirascibility’ Even Temper (praotēs) Irascibility Social relations Quarrelsome Friendliness (philia) Obsequious Honesty about oneself Mock modesty Truthfulness (alētheia) Boastfulness
  • 14. Aristotle characterises virtue (#1) ..with regard to actions also there is excess, defect, and the intermediate. Now virtue is concerned with passions and actions, in which excess is a form of failure, and so is defect, while the intermediate is praised and is a form of success; and being praised and being successful are both characteristics of virtue. Therefore virtue is a kind of mean, since, as we have seen, it aims at what is intermediate.
  • 15. Aristotle characterises virtue (#2) Virtue, then, is a state of character concerned with choice, lying in a mean, i.e. the mean relative to us, this being determined by a rational principle, and by that principle by which the man [or woman] of practical wisdom would determine it.
  • 16. Courage (andreia) and even temper(praotēs)
  • 17. Characteristics of Right Anger 1) at the right things 2) with the right people 3) in the right way 4) at the right time 5) for the right length of time
  • 19. Aristotle on friendliness …he will associate with people in the right way, but it is by reference to what is noble and what is useful that he will aim at not causing pain to others or at pleasing them. For he seems to be concerned with pleasures and pains that arise in private relations with others; and whenever it is not noble for him to add to the enjoyment of others, or is harmful to do so, he will object to doing it and rationally choose to cause them pain.
  • 20. Aristotle on friendliness …Again, if the other’s doing something would bring great disgrace on him, or cause some harm, while opposition would cause only slight pain, the person with virtue will not accept the action, but object to it.
  • 22. Aristotle on proper ambition …as in the giving and taking of money there is a mean, an excess, and a deficiency, so also we can desire honour more or less than is right, and from the right source, and in the right way. For we blame both the honour-lover, for seeking honour more than is right and from the wrong sources, and the person uninterested in it, for not rationally choosing to be honoured for even noble things.
  • 24. Aristotle on truthfulness …someone who, when nothing is at stake, is truthful in what he says and the way he lives because that is what his state of character is like. A person such as this would seem to be good. For someone who loves truth, and is truthful when nothing is at stake, will be all the more truthful when something is at stake, since he will avoid falsehood as something disgraceful, having already avoided it in himself.
  • 25. Comparison Aristotle’s Moral Psychology Agile Right habits -> student of virtue -> phronimos Shu-Ha-Ri (Cockburn) Virtuous acts as ends in themselves Intrinsic Motivation (Pink) A flourishing individual is good; a flourishing community (polis) is better Facilitating high-performing teams Aristotelian Virtues and excellent character traits (aretē) Scrum Values Self-control vs. Incontinence (akrasia) Focus Courage (andreia) and even temper (praotēs) Courage Friendliness (philia) Respect Proper ambition Commitment Truthfulness (alētheia) and Friendship Openness Conscious Cultivation of Virtue Development of Emotional Intelligence
  • 26. Some questions (revisited) • How should we best make sense of the Scrum values? • How do we know when we’re correctly exhibiting the Scrum values and not missing the mark? For example, courage is a Scrum value but “a dead scrum master is a useless scrum master”. • Why do some who profess to live by agile values and principles—and show a good understanding of them— sometimes fail to exhibit those values? • What are the contributing factors for the frequently reported situation in which newly-established agile teams sometimes revert to their old, pre-agile habits after initial coaching?
  • 27. Additional links Scrum Values: • Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, “The Scrum Guide” (July 2016), http://www.scrumguides.org/download.html • Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, “Scrum Guide Refresh” (July 2016), https://www.scruminc.com/scrum-guide-refresh/ • Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle, Agile Software Development with Scrum (Pearson, 2001) • Gunther Verheyen, Scrum – A Pocket Guide (Van Haren Publishing, 2013) • Jacek Durlik, “5 Scrum values”, https://www.kainos.pl/blog/5-scrum- values/ Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics: • Roger Crisp (Ed.), Aristotle – Nicomachean Ethics (Cambridge University Press, 2000) • Rosalind Hursthouse, On Virtue Ethics (Oxford University Press, 2002)
  • 28. Group Activity 1-2-4 & Beyond 15-20 minutes
  • 29. Coming events Next Event : Speaker: Vincent Dirks Date: August 10, 2016 Time: 5:45 pm Venue: WG126
  • 30. Thanks • Event organised by volunteers • Special Thanks to Jim(SERL) for venue and catering • Thank you to our sponsors ASB, Assurity and SERL Thanks for attending, please post feedback on Meetup.com