How to Handle Unplanned Work in Scrum Without Derailing Your Sprint

Tackling Unplanned Work in Scrum Teams In this episode of the Not Scrum Dumb podcast, hosts Andreana Marshall and Scott discuss the inevitability of unplanned work and how to handle it effectively in scrum teams. They explore strategies to determine the urgency of unexpected tasks and how to categorize them for better prioritization. The conversation also highlights the importance of evaluating if Kanban could be a better fit for recurring high-priority unplanned work, and the necessity of leaving capacity for creativity. Scott shares personal experiences and insights on adjusting sprint scope when unforeseen events arise. Tune in for practical advice to manage those unpredictable moments in agile projects. 00:00 Introduction to Unplanned Work 00:17 Handling Urgent vs Non-Urgent Work 00:40 Real-Life Examples of Unplanned Work 01:31 Prioritizing and Categorizing Unplanned Work 02:21 Adapting Scrum Practices for Unplanned Work 03:14 Managing Sprint Scope with Unplanned Work 04:27 Collaborating Across Teams for Unplanned Work 05:25 Conclusion and Resources ========================================================== Join The Not Scrum Dumb Community: https://www.projectacademy.co/newsletter Official Scrum.org Live Virtual Scrum Training (PSM I, PSM II, EBM, PSFS): (Andreanna) https://www.scrum.org/project-academy (Scott) https://www.scrum.org/scrumcademy Connect With Us via LinkedIn: (Andreanna) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreanna-marshall/ (Scott) https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsmscott/ Connect With Us via Discord: https://discord.gg/6arAKtMMnY #AgileTeams #scrum #ScrumMaster #Podcast #NotScrumDumb #ScrumTraining