When to use Scrum?

Slide Content

This PowerPoint slide is a representation of the Stacey Matrix, also referred to as the Stacey Landscape Diagram. The diagram categorizes projects or initiatives based on two axes — known to unknown technology (vertical) and stable to unstable requirements (horizontal). It is divided into four quadrants: Simple, Complicated, Complex, and Chaotic, each suggesting the level of uncertainty and the degree of coherence between requirements and technology.

• Simple: Clear relationship between cause and effect; routines and best practices are evident.
• Complicated: The relationship between cause and effect requires analysis or expertise; there are good practices.
• Complex: The relationship between cause and effect is only visible in retrospect; emergent practices are necessary.
• Chaotic: No clear relationship between cause and effect; novel practices must be applied.

Graphical Look

• The slide title is prominently displayed at the top in a large font.
• A subtitle "Stacey Landscape Diagram" is placed just below the main title.
• The main feature is the Stacey Landscape Diagram represented in a 2x2 matrix.
• The horizontal axis is labeled "Stable requirements" on the left and "Unstable requirements" on the right.
• The vertical axis is labeled "Known Technology" at the bottom and "Unknown Technology" at the top.
• Each quadrant of the matrix has a label: "Simple," "Complicated," "Complex," and "Chaotic."
• The quadrants are colored and shaded, creating a visual transition from one to another.

The slide has a clean and professional look, with the diagram taking center stage. The colors used for shading provide a gradient effect that visually differentiates between varying degrees of project complexity and technology familiarity.

Use Cases

• To train project managers and teams about appropriate project methodologies based on complexity.
• During strategic planning sessions to categorize and prioritize projects.
• In workshops or seminars explaining the agile framework and when to apply Scrum methodologies.
• As part of a proposal to stakeholders to justify the selection of Scrum for a project with complex or volatile requirements.