Scrum + Evo | Glossary

Definition:

Scrum+Evo practices are compatible with Scrum. In reality, we practically implement Scrum, but not in full. Though every aspect of Scrum is followed, at some point Scrum does not specifically discuss the specification methods, and thus the Evo’s Planguage is used.

What is Evo? Evo is the short form of Evolutionary Value Delivery, which was created by the creators of Agile Manifesto. During 1960s, Evo was intuitively used as a main project method. Evo was then and now used with a purpose to deliver tangible results to the stakeholders. Evo is merely a specialized variant of the powerful PDSA cycle of Deming/ Shewhatt used in 1950s. The key idea behind using Evo is learning and change, not by retrospectives but using hard measured facts such as numeric feedback with values and costs. Evo is focused on delivering measurable multiple value requirements to the customers and stakeholders.

Further Reading:

Book: Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager’s Guide by Craig Larman

 

Lean-Agile Pocket Guide for Scrum Teams | Book Series

Overview:

The Lean-Agile Pocket Guide for Scrum Teams is a useful reference for Scrum teams who have had some basic training and want to use Scrum in the context of Lean. It is designed to assist the transition to effective Scrum practices that enable enterprise delivery of value to customers. While this is not a book on Lean practices, it is presented in a manner that is consistent with Lean thinking.

This book collects in one spot the good practices we have learned and observed as we have trained thousands of teams in Lean and Agile software development, including Scrum. Lean-Agile covers many principles and practices. There are several flavors of Agile methods in the marketplace, Scrum being the most popular at the moment. This Pocket Guide is designed to reinforce the Lean-Agile thinking that you, as a member of a Scrum team, are developing as you use Scrum to develop software products.

Authors:

Alan Shalloway, James R. Trott

Published In:

2009