Scrum Your Way: Empower Your Teams to be Different

PagerDuty's engineering teams are committed to Agile development principles, prioritizing rapid iteration and direct communication over extensive written specifications, while recognizing the uniqueness of individual teams by supporting a flexible approach to Agile practices. Initially, new teams often adopt the Scrum framework, engaging in daily standups, sprint planning, and Storytime meetings to foster teamwork and set shared goals. However, PagerDuty encourages continuous improvement, allowing teams to adapt and modify Scrum practices to suit their specific needs, which may involve altering workflows, adjusting meeting schedules, or even transitioning to different methodologies like Kanban. The company emphasizes empowerment, enabling teams to experiment with and refine their processes to enhance productivity and satisfaction, rather than adhering strictly to standardized guidelines. Ultimately, PagerDuty values adapting tools and processes to empower its teams, ensuring they remain effective and content in their work environments.