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Know the details of each part of Scrum so you can understand the purpose each part serves in the framework. Many books describe the "what" part of Scrum, but few explain the "why." Every part of the Scrum framework is important. You need to know the purpose behind each of the parts of the Scrum framework to reap all of its benefits.
This book uses stories and examples to provide the understanding of Scrum that is necessary to avoid failure in an Agile transformation effort, and fills an important gap in the existing body of literature about the Scrum framework. Advanced topics also are covered: scaled Scrum, Scrum for projects, and Scrum for the program and portfolio level.

What You´ll Learn

Use the Scrum framework more effectively, especially if you are working in a "hybrid" Scrum environment

Understand what to expect from the Scrum framework, how to support it in your organization, and how to measure and maximize results

Study Scrum and pass Scrum Master certification tests given by Scrum.org

Who This Book Is For

Management professionals, existing Scrum masters, product owners, and Scrum developers, and beginners looking to learn Scrum

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Part I: The Overall Approach Behind Scrum.-

Chapter 1: What Is Scrum?.-

Chapter 2: Scrum Theory.-

Chapter 3: Scrum and Waterfall.-

Part II: The Components of Scrum: The Scrum Roles.-

Chapter 4: The Scrum Team.-

Chapter 5: Scrum Team Roles.-

Chapter 6: The Scrum Development Team.-

Chapter 7: The Scrum Master.-

Part II: The Components of Scrum: The Scrum Artifacts.-

Chapter 8: Scrum Artifacts.-

Chapter 9: The Product Backlog.-

Chapter 10: The Sprint Backlog.-

Part IV: The Components of Scrum: The Scrum Events.-

Chapter 11: Scrum Events.-

Chapter 12: The Sprint.-

Chapter 13: The Sprint Planning Meeting.-

Chapter 14: The Daily Scrum.-

Chapter 15: The Sprint Review.-

Chapter 16: The Sprint Retrospective.-

Part V: Conclusion.-

Chapter 17: Conclusion.-

Appendix A: Scrum for Projects.-

Appendix B: Scaled Scrum.-

Appendix C: Scrum for the Program and Portfolio Level.-

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Fred Fowler has been developing software in Silicon Valley for more than 35 years and has been using the Scrum Framework since 2006. He is one of only about 50 individuals in the USA who holds the prestigious "Professional Scrum Master level III" (PSM III) certification awarded by Scrum.org. In 2013 he left his post as VP and CIO of a Silicon Valley 150 company to devote his time to teaching and coaching Scrum/Agile. Since then he has helped both startups, not-for-profits, and Fortune 500 organizations, teaching more than 300 people in the USA, India, China, and Central America.

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