4.5.15 Glossary (Sprint/Iteration - Status Reports)

Focusing on core Scrum events, stakeholder concepts, and communication artifacts.

• Sprint/Iteration: Short, fixed-length time box for creating an increment. Practical Context: The core cycle of development in Scrum/iterative approaches.
• Sprint Planning: Scrum event where team plans work for the upcoming Sprint. Practical Context: Defines the Sprint Goal and selects work from the backlog.
• Sprint Review: Event to demo the increment to stakeholders. Practical Context: Gathers feedback on the product increment.
• Stakeholder: Anyone affected by the project. Practical Context: Broad definition includes anyone with an interest or influence.
• Stakeholder Register: Document listing stakeholders and relevant information. Practical Context: Helps manage stakeholder engagement systematically.
• Stand-ups (Daily Syncs): Brief daily meetings for team members to synchronize status and identify impediments. Practical Context: Facilitates quick communication and problem identification.
• Status Meetings: Meetings focused on reporting project progress and status. Practical Context: Common communication mechanism, especially in predictive projects.
• Status Reports: Documents communicating project progress, performance, and issues. Practical Context: Formal way to update stakeholders.