When kicking off a Scrum team, it's important to cover several key topics to ensure everyone is aligned and understands their roles and responsibilities. 

The kick off is the responsibility of the appointed Scrum Master

Here’s a list of things to discuss:

Kickoff informative Topics:

1. Team cadence:

   • 2 weeks
   • Start week day: Monday with Planning .
   • End week day: Friday with Review and Retro

2. Team role overview, Agile overview, Scrum Framework Overview:

   • link to slides to be here and to be used going forward

1. Tools and Resources:

   • Introduce Jira for managing the backlog management and tracking progress. https://syensqo.atlassian.net/jira/for-you 
   • For collaboration we have to use Lucid
   • Ensure everyone has access to necessary resources. Ask https://syensqo-dwp.onbmc.com/ for access Jira and Lucid
   • Collect training need. By default the Scrum Master to perform coaching on Scrum. SHAIKH, Sahil to perform training on JIRA. FYI also can sign up on YouGrow for "Introduction to Agile and Lean"

Kickoff Discussion Topics

1. Team Roles:

   • Introduce the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and team members.
   • Clarify the responsibilities of each role.

2. Scrum Framework Overview:

   • Explain the Scrum framework, including key ceremonies (e.g., Iteration Planning, Daily Stand-Up, Iteration Review, and Retrospective).
   • Discuss the importance of Agile principles and values.

3. Working Agreements:

   • Create working agreements or team norms to guide behavior and collaboration.
   • Discuss expectations for participation in meetings and ceremonies.

4. Communication and Collaboration:

   • Establish communication channels (e.g., Slack, email, etc.).
   • Discuss how the team will collaborate and share updates.

5. Impediment Management:

   • Discuss how the team will identify and manage impediments.
   • Explain the Scrum Master's role in removing obstacles.

6. Feedback and Continuous Improvement:

   • Emphasize the importance of feedback during Iteration Reviews and Retrospectives.
   • Discuss how the team will use feedback to improve processes and outcomes.

7. Next Steps:

   • Outline the immediate next steps, including scheduling the first Iteration Planning meeting.

Potential resources to share:

https://play.vidyard.com/Kho26PqLXkBdM2LDNGrUpg