The Scrum Field Guide: Practical Advice for Your First Year (Agile Software Development Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0321554159 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is a CST, a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), and an Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP). Mitch's rich, practical experience and his pragmatic approach are trusted by many companies including Adobe Systems, Aera Energy, Bio-Rad, EchoStar, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, Salem Hospital, SAP, Sony, and more. About the AuthorMitch Lacey, founder of Mitch Lacey & Associates, Inc., helps companies reach their maximum potential by building high-performing organizations through the adoption of agile practices, including Scrum and XP. Mitch has served on the board of directors for the Agile Alliance and the Scrum Alliance. Learn more at MitchLacey.
The SCRUM Field Guide by Mitch Lacey is a Must Read ! The SCRUM Field Guide by Mitch Lacey is a Must Read whether you are new to SCRUM or deeply experienced with SCRUM this guide offers invaluable insights. Whether you read this book from cover to cover or use it as a reference guide the practical advice and the numerous tips and tricks of the trade outlined throughout this book are essential tools in a SCRUM professional’s tool kit.No longer do I lack the confidence about reaching the sprint objective. The practical approach outlined throughout this guide has en. A Must-Have Guide This book is just terrific. It's precisely what it promises to be: a field guide for those already familiar with Scrum and in the midst of a Scrum adoption. Each chapter stands alone and can be read in any order, so it's a breeze to simply locate the problem you're having in the table of contents, and then read the chapter or chapters that address that issue. Each starts with a story pulled from Lacey's real-world experiences, then discusses how the problem was resolved and additional approaches for addressing the p. Derek Lau said Practical advice for your first year and beyond!. I've been working with SCRUM for a few years now, and have seen some good successes in my projects along with my share of scars.I found that once you take and pass the CSM course, you have an understanding of the theory, but putting that theory into practice under real world conditions is the real trick.In reading this book, I've lost count of the number of times where I've had the "Oh man, we totally ran into that very same problem!" moment followed by ", I wish I read this earlier!"What sets this book apart is tha
Coverage includes Getting teams on board, and bringing new team members aboard after you’ve startedCreating a “definition of done” for the team and organization Implementing the strong technical practices that are indispensable for agile successBalancing predictability and adaptability in release planningKeeping defects in checkRunning productive daily standup meetingsKeeping people engaged with pair programmingManaging culture clashes on Scrum teamsPerforming “emergency procedures” to get sprints back on trackEstablishing a pace your team can truly sustainAccurately costing projects, and measuring the value they deliverDocumenting Scrum projects effectivelyPrioritizing and estimating large backlogsIntegrating outsourced and offshored components Packed with real-world examples from Lacey’s own experience, this book is invaluable to everyone transitioning to agile: developers, architects, testers, managers, and project owners alike. . In 30 brief, engaging chapters, Lacey guides you through everything from defining roles to setting priorities to determining team velocity, choosing a sprint length, and conducting customer reviews. Thousands of IT professionals are being asked to make Scrum succeed in their organizations–including many who weren’t involved in the decision to adopt it. If you’re one of them, The Scrum Field Guide will give you
He is a CST, a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), and an Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP). Mitch's rich, practical experience and his pragmatic approach are trusted by many companies including Adobe Systems, Aera Energy, Bio-Rad, EchoStar, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, Salem Hospital, SAP, Sony, and more.