Acronyms
IWS
What is Insurance Work Station
This person establishes Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide and coaches the team on self-management and cross-functionality. They act as a servant-leader, removing impediments ("blockers") to progress and shielding the team from external distractions.
Who is the Scrum Master
This person has the biggest mouse on the B shift
Who is Jessica
This person does not believe humans landed on the moon in a 'jiffy pop' aircraft 50 years ago.
Who is Karen
The Little Wheels daycare is in the building on this floor
What is the 3nd floor
ASOA
The people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint.
The Developers (this also includes BA & QA)
When WFH, this person acutually stands during DSU
Who is Doug
This floor often gets skipped in China - this practice stemming from tetraphobia
What is the 4th floor.
*Also acceptable all floors with a 4 in them (14, 24, 24, etc...)
The Downtown Farmers’ Market indoor season brings together local vendors offering local food, baking, preserves, meat, handmade crafts, jewelry, and more held on this day of the week
What is Thursday
OCCP
What is online credit card payment
Inspect and Adapt: The Scrum Team discusses what went well during the Sprint, what problems it encountered, and how those problems were (or were not) solved.
What is the Retrospective
This person often quotes porky pig after a DSU update
Who is Billy (That's All Folks ;)
This is a starchy tuberous vegetable native to the Americas that is often used as an emoji
What is the Potato
The "Muster Point" for the 8th floor is located here.
What is the Convention Center
IVDI
What is Identity Verification and Data Integrity
This person defines the "what" by setting priorities, defining features, and ensuring the team understands the product vision.
Who is the Product Owner
This person has "Done their Time" and Retiring Mid June!
Who is Marcia
Although the team song is the same, the name is slightly different Na na na na na na na na na ....
Who is "Batch Man"
There is a gym on the 2nd floor of City Place for MPI employees. It charges this amount per month.
What is Zero Dollars.
IDMS
What is Image Document Management System
Our team does not do this, but the purpose is to inspect the outcome of the Sprint/ review what was accomplished and what has changed in their environment. Based on this information, attendees collaborate on what to do next. The Product Backlog may also be adjusted to meet new opportunities.
What is the Sprint Review
While becoming a "Lady" is most commonly achieved today by purchasing a souvenir plot of land in Scotland, which grants you the right to use the Scottish title of "Lady" or "Laird", this person was bestowed the title by a co-worker.
Who is Sandra
Aka: "Lady Bannatyne"
This Actor had a hit song in 1985 titled "Party all the Time"
Who is Eddie Murphy
This place, depending on your luck, you can lose or double your paycheck on your lunch hour.
What is the Shark Club