DE|EN
LWC -Scrum Framework
Agile working for optimised team performance

Scrum Framework

The fast pace of today's business world requires a high degree of adaptability in product development. Development teams must be able to react quickly and efficiently to constantly changing requirements. This is the only way they can deliver high-quality products. The Scrum framework provides organisations with the right framework to strengthen effective, transparent and agile collaboration within teams.

Together with you, we analyse where your team already stands. Based on the results, we define the next steps and develop a strategy for the successful implementation and optimisation of the Scrum framework. In doing so, we customise our consulting services: From basic training courses and support during the implementation of Scrum to taking on individual roles, we support you according to your needs.

Contact us!

Scrum briefly explained

Scrum is an agile framework for the collaborative development of complex products. The aim is iterative and incremental product development, focussing on adapting to changing requirements.

Based on short development cycles, the sprints, Scrum promotes flexibility, transparency and teamwork through a clear meeting structure. The tasks for the upcoming cycle are selected in sprint planning. The Daily provides the opportunity for regular synchronisation of the team's work. The Sprint Review and Retro Meetings are used to review the developed product and the collaboration.

In addition, the Scrum framework provides for key roles, including the Scrum Master, who is responsible for the effective implementation of the framework and the productive collaboration of the Scrum team.

The Product Owner, responsible for the requirements and prioritisation of the product backlog, is another central role in the Scrum framework.

The Scrum framework is used in companies of all sizes and industries at team level, from software development to marketing. It promotes flexibility, self-organisation and continuous improvement. In larger contexts, scaled frameworks provide supporting structures to effectively scale Scrum and coordinate collaboration between different teams.

This scaling allows the agile principles of Scrum to be extended to an enterprise level while maintaining a coordinated way of working.

Are you interested in Scrum? Get our Scrum Basic Training now and receive a comprehensive overview of the basics of the Scrum framework from our experts!

Request certification training now

How do Scrum Masters and Product Owners support development teams?

  • Icon Scrum Master

    Scrum Master

    A Scrum Master, sometimes also referred to as an Agile Master, has expertise in agile practices and principles and brings these to an agile team. By anchoring the agile mindset, a Scrum Master ensures that the five Scrum values of openness, commitment, courage, focus and respect are practised. A Scrum Master supports and encourages the other Scrum roles to continuously improve the agile processes and to identify and overcome obstacles. The resulting collaboration and self-organisation increases the efficiency and productivity of the agile team.

    What does a Scrum Master do all day?
  • Icon Product Owner

    Product Owner

    A product owner is considered a ‘value optimiser’ and therefore plays a key role in organisations and agile teams. In their role as a link between stakeholders, customers and the development team, a product owner is responsible for the product vision and product decisions. To this end, they are always well informed about customer and market requirements. A product owner collects and prioritises the requirements in the product backlog and regularly obtains customer feedback. In this way, a product owner ensures the optimisation of the customer value of delivered products and services.

    What does a Product Owner do all day?

Scrum in A Nutshell

Scrum in A Nutshell

Our performance promise

  • //

    Optimisation of existing structures

    Are you already working with Scrum but not achieving the desired results? Our team analyses existing structures in order to adapt and optimise them together with you. Our Scrum-certified consultants and agile coaches are on hand to advise you on content and methodology and provide you with personalised support.

  • //

    Our 360 degree approach

    Do you want to introduce the Scrum framework? Our team will support you from start to finish during implementation. Using LEITWERK's own maturity model, our consultants evaluate your agile maturity level and advise you on the best solution for your context. We identify relevant roles, a suitable process and meeting structure and support you in the implementation of the procedure.

  • //

    Empowerment of your employees

    As part of our LEITWERK Academy, we enable your employees to work with the Scrum Framework. We offer you a wide range of possible workshops, training courses and certification training relating to the Scrum framework and other content, such as the agile mindset or agile tools.

  • //

    More transparency and efficiency

    Our certified Professional Scrum Masters and Product Owners support your team in applying the Scrum framework in their day-to-day work. In doing so, we ensure compliance with the Scrum process and greater transparency in collaboration, promote the faster creation of customer value and ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

  • //

    Long term success

    By anchoring an agile mindset and establishing a continuous improvement process (CIP), we ensure the long-term success of the Scrum framework.

Our approach
Introduction and optimisation of the Scrum framework in the team

1. Phase 04

Start phase

  • Start phase

    In the start-up phase, we work with you to understand the ‘why?’ behind your assignment and develop a shared understanding of the various aspects of the Scrum framework. Depending on your needs, we focus on the introduction or optimisation of the already established Scrum framework. In a kick-off workshop, we analyse your individual starting situation using the agile maturity model. The analysis refers to existing working methods, processes and objectives.

    Together with you, we identify the added value that you expect from the application of Scrum and develop clear measurement criteria to effectively quantify this added value.

  • Empowerment of employees

    We ensure that your employees have the basic skills they need, covering the approach, objectives and components of the Scrum framework. As part of customised training courses and interactive workshops (on-site, remote or hybrid), we teach relevant basics, enable your employees to work with Scrum and offer the option of certification (Professional Scrum Master & Product Owner training). These training methods are customised to the needs and knowledge level of your employees.

    Together, we identify which people will take on the roles of Professional Scrum Master and Product Owner and how the development team(s) will be composed.

  • Set-up of the Scrum Frameworks

    Together with you, we design the implementation of Scrum, orientated towards the overarching company goals or guiding principles. A long-term vision and a clearly formulated product objective form the basis for action within the Scrum framework. If required, we can support you in formulating these in a vision workshop.

    We work with you to determine the work cycles and which tools should be used, whether analogue or remote. In team workshops, we work together to shape workflows and processes and consolidate artefacts such as the Definition of Done and Definition of Ready. We also develop an effective communication structure for continuous optimisation and knowledge sharing. Through close coordination, we visualise the implementation process, make changes transparent and ensure clarity about the new way of working.

  • Implementation & optimisation of work with Scrum

    The final step involves working with Scrum and implementing the optimised work processes within the existing Scrum framework. We support you in filling the backlog and formulating user stories. The tried-and-tested Scrum processes and meeting structures, such as retrospectives, offer the ideal opportunity to obtain feedback.

    Together with you, we evaluate the working method in order to make adjustments where necessary and optimise the implementation of the Scrum framework in your team. Transparency in your team increases and the active participation of employees is encouraged. In order to anchor Scrum permanently, we gradually hand over responsibility and support your team as agile coaches.

Project examples

I. Optimising collaboration and increasing efficiency at a customer in the automotive industry | Introduction of the Scrum framework

Scope of commission

The subject of the assignment was the design, implementation and support of an agile management and working method based on Scrum for partner companies in the area of network security for an automotive group. The aim was to strengthen cooperation between the various parties involved and thus ensure transparency and knowledge sharing.

Initial situation

Several partner companies worked in parallel on overarching services. There was hardly any networking and exchange. Shared knowledge was also not utilised. Topics were tracked individually and separately, not recorded centrally and were sometimes lost. Only individual participants had prior agile knowledge.

Solution approach

In the first step, the consultants analysed the existing way of working and exchanged ideas with all those affected. Based on this, they worked with the client to implement an agile working model according to the Scrum framework. JIRA was chosen as the supporting tool. The teams were introduced to the Scrum framework in workshops, questions were clarified and details of roles and events were specified. A goal-orientated introduction to JIRA was also provided.

Results

Through the introduction of the Scrum framework, the participants increasingly saw themselves as a team. There was regular dialogue and the team benefited from the collective knowledge. Internal stakeholders appreciated the transparency of current topics, the structured management and the rapid processing of ad-hoc measures.

II. promotion of user-centred and focused collaboration at a financial services provider | optimisation of an existing Scrum framework

Scope of commission

Our LEITWERK consultants were asked to optimise the already established Scrum framework to support the client in the development of a digital user-centric E2E service.

Initial situation

Our client had the vision of establishing an innovative, digital service on the market that would enable private individuals to handle the process of buying and selling goods from any location simply, securely and completely digitally. The development of the service with the help of the Scrum framework had already started, but some weak points in the implementation became apparent.

Solution approach

As experts for the implementation of the Scrum framework, we analysed the weak points in the previous application of the Scrum framework. We were then able to ensure efficient use of the Scrum framework by sharpening the role profiles, setting up a clear and regular event structure and establishing a standardised process for writing up to the implementation of user stories.

Results

The introduction of standardised processes and sharpening of role profiles resulted in a high level of satisfaction among the project team. The smooth application of the Scrum framework also enabled the project team to work in a more user-centred way and focus on the right things. It was possible to react quickly and flexibly to external requirements and changes to the framework conditions.

Your advantages
Why LEITWERK Consulting is the right choice for Scrum Framework consulting

  • Icon Certified experts

    Certified experts

    Most of our employees are certified Professional Scrum Masters (PSM I). Our consultants specialise in successfully implementing agile principles in various business contexts. They have the necessary expertise from practical application to successfully implement your individual requirements.

  • Icon Focus on ‘PEOPLE’

    Focus on ‘PEOPLE’

    We actively involve employees with their individual needs, strengths and fears. We attach particular importance to personal fit and thus create an open and trusting framework to improve teamwork together.

  • Icon Customised consulting services

    Customised consulting services

    Together with you, we analyse your status quo. We also check whether the Scrum framework itself and which elements of it are relevant for you. In doing so, we take existing structures and processes into account and determine a customised approach for you.

  • Icon Speed & flexibility

    Speed & flexibility

    Our consultants are closely networked with each other. This gives us the ability to react quickly and flexibly to changes in our customers' requirements. Our corporate structure and internal knowledge-sharing formats enable ideas and solutions to be implemented quickly.

Interested? We would be happy to send you detailed information about our solution.
Contact us!
Sonja Neubauer
Your contact person
Sonja Neubauer
+49 89 189 235 96
sonja.neubauer@leitwerk-consulting.com
...or write us via our contact form
Contact us!

More from LEITWERK
Other agile topics that might also interest you!

Search