Definition:
Scrum of Scrums is a scaled Agile framework that facilitates communication and collaboration between multiple Scrum teams working on a large project. It is an extension of the standard Scrum framework and is used in organizations that manage large-scale Agile development initiatives.
In this approach, representatives from each Scrum team (usually Scrum Masters or senior developers) meet regularly to discuss:
- Project progress and completed work.
- Dependencies between teams and coordination efforts.
- Potential bottlenecks and roadblocks.
- Solutions for inter-team issues.
The structure of a Scrum of Scrums meeting is similar to a Daily Standup, but it focuses on inter-team collaboration rather than individual team updates.
For example, in a large e-commerce platform development, different Scrum teams might work on user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and payment integration. The Scrum of Scrums meeting ensures these teams remain aligned, address dependencies, and resolve integration issues efficiently.
Scrum of Scrums is an essential practice in Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe) and Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), helping organizations deliver complex projects in an Agile environment while maintaining flexibility and adaptability.
