Unless you are operating in stealth mode, all eyes will be on the first project to
try Scrum, especially during the first sprints. Selecting the right project and team
is critical. Your initial Scrum project should be one that is considered important
and significant, so that the results are not discounted, yet not so large that it is
ungainly. Team members should be selected with an eye toward not only their
compatibility but also their willingness to try something new.
Chapter Contents
- Selecting a Pilot Project
- Four Attributes of the Ideal Pilot Project
- Choosing the Right Time to Start
- Impending Doom
- Selecting a Pilot Team
- What if a Pilot Isn’t a Success?
- Setting and Managing Expectations
- Expectations About Progress
- Expectations about Predictability
- Expectations About Attitudes toward Scrum
- Expectations About Involvement
- It’s Just a Pilot
- Additional Reading