The rules and practices for Scrum β a simple process for managing complex projectsβare few, straightforward, and easy to learn. But Scrumβs simplicity itself β its lack of prescription β can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and evangelist Ken Schwaber identifies the real-world lessons β the successes and failures β culled from his years of experience coaching companies in agile project management. Through them, youβll understand how to use Scrum to solve complex problems and drive better results β delivering more valuable software faster.
Gain the foundation in Scrum theory β and practice β you need to:
β’ Rein in even the most complex, unwieldy projects
β’ Effectively manage unknown or changing product requirements
β’ Simplify the chain of command with self-managing development teams
β’ Receive clearer specifications β and feedback β from customers
β’ Greatly reduce project planning time and required tools
β’ Buildβand release β products in 30-day cycles so clients get deliverables earlier
β’ Avoid missteps by regularly inspecting, reporting on, and fine-tuning projects
β’ Support multiple teams working on a large-scale project from many geographic locations
β’ Maximize return on investment!