How to Kill the Scrum Monster

Quick Start to Agile Scrum Methodology and the Scrum Master Role

verfasst von: Ilya Bibik

Verlag: Apress

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Über dieses Buch

Implement Scrum or improve how Scrum works in your team or organization using this concise, sharp, and programmatic book. You will quickly learn what you need to know without getting confused with unnecessary details.

What You'll Learn

Become familiar with Agile concepts and understand the path from Waterfall to the Agile Manifesto

Understand the most commonly used Agile methodology—Scrum—and how it relates to eXtreme Programming and Kanban as well as to Lean principles

Identify the challenges of the Scrum Master role and understand what this role is all about

Know the stages of Scrum team developmentEmbrace and solve conflicts in a Scrum teamWho This Book Is For

Anyone looking for a simple way to understand Scrum methodology

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. From Waterfall to Agile

Abstract

Before Agile came into the picture, the most common methodology of software development was Waterfall. Waterfall is a model in which the project is planned and executed within a time period that is required to achieve the final goal.

Ilya Bibik

Chapter 2. Overview of Agile Methodologies

Abstract

Overview and comparison of main Agile methodologies XP, Kanban,Scrum. What are the risks related to each methodology. How different Agile methodologies can be merged. Intoroduction of Lean concepts and how they relate to Agile.

Ilya Bibik

Chapter 3. Agile Scrum Deep Dive

Abstract

Practical guide on how to implement Agile Scrum methodology.

Ilya Bibik

Chapter 4. Scrum Master: What It’s All About

Abstract

Detailed explenation of Scrum Master role specifics, skills and challanges.

Ilya Bibik

Chapter 5. Team Dynamics

Abstract

Scrum team development, internal and external team relationships. Conflicts and conflict resolution in the Scrum Team.

Ilya Bibik

Chapter 6. Key Takeaways

Abstract

It is important to remember that “agile” is not a noun, it is an adjective. However, industry often creates a monster from a good and relatively simple concept. Sometimes different individuals and companies try to take advantage of the trend by adding unnecessary content and services that concentrate more on methodology and additional techniques rather than on core values.

Ilya Bibik

Backmatter

Titel: How to Kill the Scrum Monster
verfasst von: Ilya Bibik
Verlag: Apress
Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4842-3691-8
Print ISBN: 978-1-4842-3690-1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3691-8