Scrum is an agile software development framework. First developed and presented in 1995, it is still a relatively new approach when compared with traditional software development processes, which have been used for decades. Work is structured in cycles of work called sprints, iterations of work that are typically two to four weeks in duration. During each sprint, teams pull from a prioritized list of customer requirements, called user stories, so that the features that are developed first are of the highest value to the customer. At the end of each sprint, a potentially shippable product is delivered. 

The purpose of this workshop is to compare traditional waterfall project standards and deliverables with those in Scrum, and to contrast the Project Manager’s role with that of the Scrum Master. This workshop is for project managers who have been traditionally trained in project management, this workshop enables participants to discover ways they can utilize their traditional Project Management skills within the Scrum framework. Unlike other Scrum Alliance offerings, this presentation explicitly focuses on the role of the project manager. The change required by Scrum must happen person-by-person, team-by-team—whether the impetus begins at the top or the bottom. Eventually it will spread throughout the organization.