What are the prerequisites for organizations implementing a SEMM Appraisal?
Organizations that have adopted Agile practices and wish to comprehensively understand their current Agile implementation status, such as:
Organizations currently implementing Agile, or that have previously done so.
Organizations undergoing digital transformation.
Organizations need insights into their organizational agility.
Organizations seek to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices.
Organizations aim to benchmark their practices against industry-leading Agile implementations.
SEMM Appraisals have no special requirements regarding organizational scale, registered capital, or other financial metrics.
SEMM Appraisals have no specific requirements regarding how long an organization has been practicing Agile.
What is the scope or target of a SEMM Appraisal?
SEMM Appraisals target Agile organizations aligned with specific products or services, rather than individual projects or teams.
SEMM Appraisals cover the full lifecycle, from requirements development through to operations for products or services.
SEMM Appraisals evaluate the entire value stream—not limited to specific departments—including but not limited to R&D, operations, and support.
SEMM Appraisals utilize sampling methods based on defined rules to maximize Appraisal value while ensuring adequate coverage. The specific Appraisal scope will be determined jointly with the organization being assessed, according to their business objectives.
How can an organization become a Scrum Enterprise partner?
Submit a partnership application form.
Await review and approval by the Scrum Enterprise Committee.
Upon approval, pay the required partnership fees.
After successful payment, officially become an authorized Scrum Enterprise partner.
Your organization’s information will be displayed on the official Scrum Enterprise website.
Partners will have authorized usage rights for Scrum Enterprise assets, including logos and related materials.
How can someone become a Scrum Enterprise Lead Appraiser?
First, apply to become an appraiser by completing the appraiser application form and submitting relevant qualifications.
Await review by the Scrum Enterprise Committee.
Upon approval, participate in appraiser training and pass the certification examination.
After passing the exam, become an officially authorized SEMM appraiser.
Accumulate appraisal experience by participating in at least two formal SEMM Appraisals.
Submit an application to become an SEMM Lead Appraiser, subject to review by the Scrum Enterprise Committee.
Upon approval, become an authorized Lead Appraiser with information displayed on the Scrum Enterprise official website.
Lead Appraisers are qualified to independently organize SEMM Appraisals.
What is the duration of a SEMM Appraisal?
Pre-Appraisal Preparation: Typically requires 1–2 days prior to the formal Appraisal.
Formal SEMM Appraisal: Usually takes 5–10 days on-site, depending on the scope of the Appraisal; larger scopes require more time.
Post-Appraisal Review: Appraisal results are submitted to the Scrum Enterprise Committee for approval, which typically takes about 2 weeks.
Where can I verify the legitimacy of a SEMM Appraisal?
The Scrum Enterprise official website is the sole authorized platform for displaying official SEMM Appraisals.
SEMM certificates are issued exclusively by Scrum Enterprise. Individual partners do not have the authority to issue SEMM certifications independently.
SEMM certificates have a validity period of 3 years.
