Is SCRUM Agile?

SCRUM is an agile framework for managing work (with an emphasis on software development). It is a subset of agile project management and can be used as a foundation for any project management methodology to help teams and organizations achieve agility, for example, by improving their processes and efficiency.

SCRUM places an emphasis on:

• Iterative Development — frequent and short iteration cycles, where teams continuously improve their product by working together in short, focused bursts;
• Driving Value — getting work done as quickly and efficiently as possible;
• Adaptability & Speed — short-term planning, flexible team roles, and frequent communication between team members.

The framework is built around the idea of:

• Backlog — a list of all things that needs to be done within the project (typically ordered by priority);
• Sprint — a set time period (typically two weeks) for completing tasks from the backlog;
• Daily Stand-Up Meetings — team meetings happening daily to discuss progress;
• Sprint Planning — where the team decides what features to build (planning) and how much time to allocate to them (estimation);
• Retrospective — a review meeting to discuss team progress, problems and areas of improvement for the next sprint.