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Scrum

The art of doing twice the work in half the time

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Scrum

By: Jeff Sutherland
Narrated by: JJ Sutherland
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The definitive account of the Scrum methodology from its cocreator and the CEO of Scrum, Inc., Jeff Sutherland.

Scrum is the revolutionary approach to project management and team building that has helped to transform everything from software companies to the US military to health care in major American hospitals. In this major new book, its originator, Jeff Sutherland, explains precisely and step by step how it operates - and how it can be made to work for anyone, anywhere.

Take the FBI's attempt to digitize its records, for example. As with so many software projects, the first attempt failed, having taken four years and cost over $400 million. Then the FBI turned to Scrum and, just over a year later, unveiled a functioning system that cost less than a tenth of the first project and employed a tenth of the staff.

And it's not just grand projects that Scrum can help with. Every organisation, whatever its size, constantly has to come to grips with delivering a product or service on time and on budget. Scrum shows you how. It explains how to define precisely what it is that you are seeking to achieve, how to set up the team to achieve it, and how to monitor progress until the project is successfully completed.

Filled with practical examples drawn from all types of organisations, it will make you rethink the fundamentals of successful management - and show you how to get things done however everyday or ambitious, however small or large your organisation.

©2016 Jeff Sutherland (P)2016 Penguin Random House UK
Management Project Management Business Software Software Development

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Incredible Narration, Story telling & Structure

Such an easy audio book to listen to. Great content, well thought out structure. Strong examples and deep dives into the origins and influences of Scrum.

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Punchy and practical

Fast paced story with lots of intensity. You feel the enthusiasm for getting the job done! I would recommend this book to anyone who is sick and tired of MS Project!

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Stick this book out it really comes together

This is the first review I have given and feel compelled too. I initially got this book from recommendation. 2-3 chapters in I thought what it this rubbish. I am forever thank full to the person who recommended it to me. It's very good. I took away alot and I guarantee you will too.

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Blueprint For Success

This book contains the blueprint to execute consistent value at scale. If your projects are consistently late and the quality is questionable, then try this approach for at least 4 sprints.

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big thumbs up

loved it. but the real challenge is trying to implement it. the most important part was the appendix where he outlined the simple steps.

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Must read for all project managers

The biggest innovation of the past 30 years in terms of management.
Save time, money and fix complex problems

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Amazing book

Great content and narration. highly suggest listening this book for whomever looking for project managment and team managment skills

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Great intro to Scrum. worth the read

Loved it. Great intro into this powerful project management methodology. Now all I need do is start to use the skills I have learnt.

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The Why for scrum.. not how

this is a good book but more a out why & not enough how to

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Scrum very well defined

The book is great considering it's purpose: define Scrum. Fast paced, smart and direct gives you everything you are looking for without excessive storytelling.

highly recommended for anyone willing to understand this great approach to project management.

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