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Thousands of organizations are adopting Scrum to transform the way they execute complex projects, in software and beyond. This guide will give you the skills and confidence needed to deploy Scrum, resulting in high-performing teams and satisfied customers. Drawing on years of hands-on experience helping companies succeed, Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) Mitch Lacey helps you overcome the major challenges of Scrum adoption and the deeper issues that emerge later.
Extensively revised to reflect improved Scrum practices and tools, this edition adds an all-new section of tips from the field.
Lacey covers many new topics, including immersive interviewing, collaborative estimation, and deepening business alignment. In 35 engaging chapters, you’ll learn how to build support and maximize value across your company.
Now part of the renowned Mike Cohn Signature Series on agile development, this pragmatic guide addresses everything from establishing roles and priorities to determining team velocity, setting sprint length, and conducting customer reviews.
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Packed with real-world examples straight from Lacey’s experience, this book will be invaluable to anyone transitioning to Scrum, seeking to improve their early results, or trying to get back on track.
Documentation in Scrum Projects
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Foreword by Jeff Sutherland xix
Foreword by Kenneth S. Rubin xxiii
Preface xxv
Acknowledgments xxix
About the Author xxxi
Chapter 1: Scrum: Simple, Not Easy 1
The Story 1
Scrum 6
Keys to Success 17
References 18
Part I: Getting Prepared 21
Chapter 2: Getting People on Board 23
The Story 23
The Model 29
Change Takes Time 30
Keys to Success 33
References 34
Work Consulted 34
Chapter 3: Using Team Consultants to Optimize Team Performance 35
The Story 35
The Model 39
Keys to Success 47
Reference 50
Works Consulted 50
Chapter 4: Predicting Team Velocity 51
The Story 51
The Model 56
Keys to Success 65
References 67
Chapter 5: Implementing the Scrum Roles 69
The Story 69
The Model 73
Keys to Success 78
Chapter 6: Determining Sprint Length 81
The Story 81
The Model 84
Keys to Success 91
Reference 92
Chapter 7: How Do You Know You’re Done? 93
The Story 93
The Model 95
Keys to Success 101
References 102
Chapter 8: The Case for a Full-Time ScrumMaster 103
The Story 103
The Model 106
Keys to Suc