Common use of Agile Development Services Clause in Contracts

Agile Development Services. Contractor shall provide Agile development services, using such methodologies as Scrum. Contractor will help State project teams properly use an Agile project management framework such as Scrum or Kanban, increasing the likelihood of a project's overall success. When providing Scrum-specific services, Contractor shall use Certified Scrum Masters (CSMs) who will have an understanding of Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. CSMs will act as "servant leaders," helping the rest of the Scrum team work together and learn the Scrum framework. When asked to perform Scrum Training, only a licensed Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), will teach Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner curriculum to individuals and groups of State employees. Contractor’s CST will help State employees understand the principles and values that form the foundation of Scrum. The CST will find creative ways to help State Contracting Agencies adopt this Agile framework and capitalize on its benefits. Certified Scrum Coaches When asked to provide Scrum coaching, Contractor shall provide Scrum Certified Enterprise Coaches℠ (CECs) who will be expected to successfully guide Contracting Agencies through the challenges of Scrum adoption. Contractor CECs will have diverse experience across multiple organizational systems, such as multiple teams, products, project cycles, environments, or technologies.