The names of these players might seem different, but when you look at the roles these are usually contained in any serious project management effort.

The major difference is sticking to the process and allowing the teams (Sprints) to self-organize based upon the current backlog item and who is in attendance at that point in time.

Topics: SCRUMS SCRUM Master (Facilitator): Issue Resolution & Escalation, Problem Solving, Team Building, Coaching, Change Management; Problem Owner: Manages Stakeholder Expectations, Budget & Cost Control, Risk Management; represents members of the Sprints in the SCRUM. Champion: the owner or senior executive - makes sure the project receives necessary support. Sprints Product/Service Owner: customers representative for the project, can be internal or external Subject Matter Experts: specific expertise related to the project; Business Analyst: provides input on the impact to current and future operations; Department Representative: provides input on the impact to their department or group; Interim Manager: manages all of the iterations to track and document improvements; supports SCRUM Master