More with LeSS - An Introduction to Large Scale Scrum by Tim Abbott
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Tim Abbott, an experienced technology leader, introduces large-scale Scrum (LeSS) as a method for scaling Scrum to multiple teams. LeSS focuses on alignment and empirical practices rather than traditional best practices, promoting self-organization within teams. The document outlines the principles and framework of LeSS, emphasizing its minimalistic approach to agile project management.
More with LeSS - An Introduction to Large Scale Scrum by Tim Abbott
- 1. AGILE MEAGILE ME TIM ABBOTT Introduction to Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)
- 2. AGILE MEAGILE ME • My name is Tim Abbott • Head of Technology @ Takamol Holdings - Doroob • CSM, CSPO, CSP, CLP, Scaling Fundamentals, LeSS Candidate Trainer • More than 20 years experience building software (11 years in USA and 9 years in KSA) • Previous experience at Fermilab, NASA, Consultant Software Engineer, Manager, or Director in the USA or HP, Microsoft, Adidas, Bayer, Burger King, Lee Jeans, Sonic Drive In, Kauffman Foundation, multiple Venture backed start ups (Kozoru and Swingvote), and in KSA for the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Petrol, Zain Telecom, Ministry of Labor, and a Startup Founder and Exit (Moteel) • XP and Agile methods since 2005 • Extensive experience following Waterfall, CMMi, RUP, and other Iterative Processes About Me 2
- 3. AGILE MEAGILE ME What is Agility? 3
- 4. AGILE MEAGILE ME Agility Core Business Benefit 4 Turn on a dime for a dime
- 5. AGILE MEAGILE ME Regional Impetus for Agility 5 Unavoidable Market Pressures
- 6. AGILE MEAGILE ME The Possible Alternative to Agility 6 We are adamant for a reason
- 7. AGILE MEAGILE ME Organizational Design for Suboptimal Agility 7
- 8. AGILE MEAGILE ME Suboptimal Agility When Scaling 8
- 9. AGILE MEAGILE ME Larman’s Laws of Organizational Behavior 9
- 10. AGILE MEAGILE ME • Scrum applied to many teams working on the same product, i.e. LeSS is Scrum Scaled • LeSS is not Scrum as a building block with additional coordination process elements to ensure alignment • Minimalistic so LeSS is Scaled Up and Not Tailored Down • Based on empiricism and NOT a miracle quick fix pill • Based on years of experiments (instead of fake “best practices”), guides, LeSS Principles, and LeSS Rules • Two versions LeSS and LeSS Huge What is Large Scale Scrum (LeSS)? 10
- 11. AGILE MEAGILE ME LeSS Principles 11
- 12. AGILE MEAGILE ME LeSS Framework 12
- 13. AGILE MEAGILE ME LeSS Structure 13
- 14. AGILE MEAGILE ME Types of Teams 14 I want you to actively train your people to think for themselves – Eiji Toyota
- 15. AGILE MEAGILE ME 15 Example Definition of Done
- 16. AGILE MEAGILE ME Management in LeSS 16
- 17. AGILE MEAGILE ME LeSS Huge 17
- 18. AGILE MEAGILE ME Adopting LeSS 18
- 19. AGILE MEAGILE ME Technical Excellence in LeSS 19
- 20. AGILE MEAGILE ME Thank You 20