Hello and welcome to the first episode of Scrumtopia, the podcast where we see all things through the lens of Scrum. I'm your host, Pedram, and today I want to talk to you about the Scrum Guide, the official document that defines what Scrum is and how to use it.

The Scrum Guide was created by the co-creators of Scrum, Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland. They have been developing and refining Scrum since the early 1990s. They wrote the first version of the Scrum Guide in 2010. It provides a clear and consistent understanding of Scrum for people around the world. They have also updated the guide frequently; because they are going to evolve Scrum for various domains. 

The Scrum Guide is not a long or complicated document. It is only 19 pages, and it describes the essential elements of the Scrum framework: the roles, events, artifacts, and rules. Each element has a specific purpose and value for delivering complex and valuable products. If you change or omit any of these elements, you are no longer doing Scrum, and you risk losing its benefits and effectiveness.

The Scrum Guide is not a prescriptive or exhaustive manual. It does not tell you how to do everything with Scrum. It leaves room for creativity, adaptation, and experimentation within the framework. Scrum can be used in many different contexts and domains, beyond its original domain of software development. That's why the guide uses the term "developers". It refers to anyone who does the complex work in Scrum, regardless of their profession.

The Scrum Guide is not a static or final document. It is a living document that evolves with the feedback and experience of the Scrum community. The latest version of the guide was published in 2020, and it introduced some significant changes and clarifications to the previous version. You can find the current version of the guide on scrumguides.org, where you can also access previous versions and translations in different languages.

The Scrum Guide is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about or practice Scrum. It is also a reference point for anyone who wants to share or improve their knowledge of Scrum. I encourage you to read it, study it, and apply it in your work. And if you have any questions or comments about it, feel free to contact me.

That's all for today's episode of Scrumtopia. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for more episodes on this podcast. Until next time, keep scrumming!