Now, because the CIPSA Scrum Framework is different, there can be certain mis-interpretations about the framework.
This post informs – what CIPSA Scaled Scrum is and what it’s not. Some of the below differences can be applicable for the CIPSA Kanban Framework.
Next, let's see the unique aspects of Scrum at Scale with CIPSA, one-by-one.
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1. Not Maximality, but Minimality: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not about having a large number of artifacts, meta-events and roles. CIPSA Scaled Scrum extends Scrum minimally and as needed.
It minimizes extensions to Scrum, adding only what’s truly necessary. The focus is on simplicity and clarity, not overhead.
2. Not Theory-Heavy, but Practical-Ready: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not theory and more theory. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is practical and hands-on with software tool(s) with needed theory.
CIPSA Scaled Scrum emphasizes practical application supported by just enough theory. Real-world tools and hands-on experience are at the core. In the field, that is what actually matters. Isn’t it?
3. Not Tied to One, but any Capable Software: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not just with one software tool, i.e., MS Project Agile. CIPSA Scaled Scrum can be used with any software worth its salt.
The focus here is on adaptability, not tool dependency. It’s tool-agnostic and works with any robust platform software tool. If they’ve scaling capabilities, then CIPSA Scrum can be used.
4. Not a Methodology, but a Scalable Framework: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not a methodology. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is a framework.
The CISPA Scaled Scrum Framework is a flexible framework; not a rigid methodology. It guides without prescribing rigid processes. This, in fact, minimally extends the team-level Scrum framework.
5. Not Individual Success, but Collective Value Delivery: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not about individuals or individual team’s success. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is about the success of the customer and the entire CIPSA team.
CIPSA Scaled Scrum is centered on end-to-end success for the customer and the full delivery. Considering the CIPSA team, it’s about collaboration over isolation.
6. Not Increment, but Integrated Increment: CIPSA Scaled Scrum main reason of existence is not an Increment. CIPSA Scaled Scrum main reason of existence is to provide an Integrated Increment.
The core goal here is to deliver an (CIPSA) Integrated Increment across individual Scrum teams. Alignment of teams and integration of their deliverables are key.
7. Not Events, but Meta-Events: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not about Scrum events. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is about events at scale or meta-events.
CIPSA addresses coordination and collaboration through meta-events at scale. Individual Scrum events will happen at the team, but at scale it’s about meta-events.
8. Not Features, but Value: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not about delivering a large number of features. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is about delivering value to the customer.
Agile is fundamentally about value-delivery. Agile at Scale is not different. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is focused on the meaning value, which actually comes from the Integrated Increment.
9. Not Complex, but Simple to Scale: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not complex. CIPSA Scaled Scrum is simple and is used to deliver work, which can be complex.
The CIPSA Scaled Scrum framework has been kept intentionally simple, yet it’s purposeful when dealing with complex work. As I’ve written before, simple is smart for Agile at scale!
10. Not Just Software, but for all Complex Work: CIPSA Scaled Scrum is not just applicable to software where scaling is needed.
CIPSA Scaled Scrum is applicable to all complex work at scale, including software.
Many have misconceptions that CIPSA Scaled Scrum is only for software product. Nothing can be further from the truth. It applies to any complex work at Scale. It’s domain neutral.
Table Representation
One can put the "what it's not and what it's" into a table. It'll come as shown below. It's also easier to remember.
Conclusion
Individual teams working on product with Agile approaches are different compared to Scaled Agile approaches. You need to clearly understand the different them and also have a different mindset to fully utilize the CIPSA Framework.
CIPSA the one of simplest possible frameworks in the world. The related CIPSA certification is both highly practical and highly economical.
The CIPSA Framework Guide is free to download and use. For in-depth understanding with detailed hands-on practical, consider becoming a CIPSA professional.
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