5 min Preparation before Daily Scrum : Mastering Agile

Proper Preparation prevents poor Performance.

Today we will quickly look into a good checklist for a Scrum Master as a Preparation to the teams daily stand up.

A. Space (Digital Space: Miro Board/ Jira Physical Space (Room))

1. Physical: Space in front of Board
2. Digital: Access to Dashboard pre-checks

Idea is to ensure everyone will be able to come and quickly settle in.

b) Make sure the Board is updated, and ready for discussions for the stand up.

B. Tools

1. Post it Notes/ Miro board
2. Audio/Video Tools
3. Online connections/ Dial in options for co-located Teams
4. Kanban Board
5. Bugs- Dashboard

C. Team

1. Leaves/ Vacations
2. Health issues
3. Who will open the standup

D. Changes

1. Everything Visible
2. Todays changes
3. Blockers
4. Impediments
5. Burndown Chart
6. Role clarity
7. Next Sprint View ( as relevant)

D. Agreements

1. Are stories ready?
2. Are stories "really " done
3. Any violation of agreement?
4. Any violation- not yet transparent to stakeholders ?

E. Company level updates to the Team

1.Any new org level changes

2.New company level blockers

3.New Rules, Process

4.Needs ,change requests from Leadership

F. Help to Finish

1. What can be finished today ?
2. Who needs help on what and by when ?
3. Who can help?
4. What can be finished today ?
5. Any dependencies ?
6. Are we well prioritized ?
7. How may days to Sprint Finish ?

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Happy Learning,

Krishna