Scrum is part of Agile project management with a particular focus on flexibility and adjustability. Scrum originated as a project management method used by software teams. Nowadays, however, Scrum can be used for any project in any organisation by any organisational unit, be it Sales, Marketing or Finance!

Large, wide-ranging planning schedules at the beginning of a project are replaced by adjustable plans. An adjustable plan coupled with fast, efficient team communication supports your Scrum team. For projects, key elements include maximum flexibility, dynamism and daily meetings in which all team members align their areas of responsibility.

Brown paper or a whiteboard can easily be transformed into your perfect Scrum board. A Scrum board is the ideal project tool for Scrum teams, because it supports the team by visualising the entire process of your Scrum project, allowing you to make complex dependencies visible for all to see. What’s more, dynamic project steps for each team member can be visualised in real time.

What does a Scrum board look like?

There is no standard Scrum board layout. Each board is different. Experiment with a range of  layouts to find the board that best supports visualisation for your team. Use feedback from the team and adjust the layout if the one you’ve selected doesn’t work. Products that can support you in this include divider tape (for making columns) and dry-erasable markers (for writing headers).