eXtreme Programming is an ideal many software shops would love to reach, but with the constant pressures to produce software quickly, they cannot actually implement it. The Agile software process allows a company to implement eXtreme Programming quickly and immediately-and to begin producing software incrementally in as little as 30 days! Implementing eXtreme Programming is easier said than done. The process can be time consuming and actually slow down current software projects that are in process. This book shows readers how to use SCRUM, an Agile software development process, to quickly and seamlessly implement XP in their shop-while still producing actual software. Using SCRUM and the Agile process can virtually eliminate all downtime during an XP implementation.

Agile Software Development with Scrum (Series in Agile Software Development)

Computers & Technology

Schwaber, Ken

Beedle, Mike

Computer Science

Pearson

The rules and practices for Scrum—a simple process for managing complex projects—are few, straightforward, and easy to learn. But Scrum’s simplicity itself—its lack of prescription—can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and evangelist Ken Schwaber identifies the real-world lessons—the successes and failures—culled from his years of experience coaching companies in agile project management. Through them, you’ll understand how to use Scrum to solve complex problems and drive better results—delivering more valuable software faster. Gain the foundation in Scrum theory—and practice—you need to: 
<ul>
<li>Rein in even the most complex, unwieldy projects </li>
<li>Effectively manage unknown or changing product requirements </li>
<li>Simplify the chain of command with self-managing development teams </li>
<li>Receive clearer specifications—and feedback—from customers </li>
<li>Greatly reduce project planning time and required tools </li>
<li>Build—and release—products in 30-day cycles so clients get deliverables earlier </li>
<li>Avoid missteps by regularly inspecting, reporting on, and fine-tuning projects </li>
<li>Support multiple teams working on a large-scale project from many geographic locations </li>
<li>Maximize return on investment! </li>
</ul>

Agile Project Management with Scrum (Developer Best Practices)

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Microsoft Press

It’s time to extend the benefits of Scrum—greater agility, higher-quality products, and lower costs—from individual teams to your entire enterprise. However, with Scrum’s lack of prescribed rules, the friction of change can be challenging as people struggle to break from old project management habits. In this book, agile-process revolution leader Ken Schwaber takes you through change management—for your organizational and interpersonal processes—explaining how to successfully adopt Scrum across your entire organization. A cofounder of Scrum, Ken draws from decades of experience, answering your questions through case studies of proven practices and processes. With them, you’ll learn how to adopt—and adapt—Scrum in the enterprise. And gain profound levels of transparency into your development processes. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Evaluate the benefits of adopting Scrum in any size organization</li> <li>Initiate an enterprise transition project</li> <li>Implement a single, prioritized Product Backlog</li> <li>Organize effective Scrum teams using a top-down approach</li> <li>Adapt and apply solutions for integrating engineering practices across multiple teams</li> <li>Shorten release times by managing high-value increments</li> <li>Refine your Scrum practices and help reduce the length of Sprints</li>
</ul>

Enterprise and Scrum, The (Developer Best Practices)

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

A radical approach to getting IT projects done faster and cheaper than anyone thinks possible Software in 30 Days summarizes the Agile and Scrum software development method, which allows creation of game-changing software, in just 30 days. Projects that use it are three times more successful than those that don't. Software in 30 Days is for the business manager, the entrepreneur, the product development manager, or IT manager who wants to develop software better and faster than they now believe possible. Learn how this unorthodox process works, how to get started, and how to succeed. Control risk, manage projects, and have your people succeed with simple but profound shifts in the thinking. The authors explain powerful concepts such as the art of the possible, bottom-up intelligence, and why it's good to fail early—all with no risk greater than thirty days. <ul>
<li>The productivity gain vs traditional "waterfall" methods has been over 100% on many projects</li> <li>Author Ken Schwaber is a co-founder of the Agile software movement, and co-creator, with Jeff Sutherland, of the "Scrum" technique for building software in 30 days</li> <li>Coauthor Jeff Sutherland was cosigner of the Agile Manifesto, which marked the start of the Agile movement</li> </ul>
Software in 30 Days is a must-read for all managers and business owners who use software in their organizations or in their products and want to stop the cycle of slow, expensive software development. Programmers will want to buy copies for their managers and their customers so they will know how to collaborate to get the best work possible.

Software in 30 Days: How Agile Managers Beat the Odds, Delight Their Customers, and Leave Competitors in the Dust

Sutherland, Jeff

wiley

It’s time to extend the benefits of Scrum—greater agility, higher-quality products, and lower costs—from individual teams to your entire enterprise. However, with Scrum’s lack of prescribed rules, the friction of change can be challenging as people struggle to break from old project management habits. In this book, agile-process revolution leader Ken Schwaber takes you through change management—for your organizational and interpersonal processes—explaining how to successfully adopt Scrum across your entire organization. A cofounder of Scrum, Ken draws from decades of experience, answering your questions through case studies of proven practices and processes. With them, you’ll learn how to adopt—and adapt—Scrum in the enterprise. And gain profound levels of transparency into your development processes. Discover how to:  Evaluate the benefits of adopting Scrum in any size organization Initiate an enterprise transition project Implement a single, prioritized Product Backlog Organize effective Scrum teams using a top-down approach Adapt and apply solutions for integrating engineering practices across multiple teams Shorten release times by managing high-value increments Refine your Scrum practices and help reduce the length of Sprints

Enterprise and Scrum

WP Distribution Services Pvt Ltd

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Agile Software Development with Scrum (Series in Agile Software Development)

Agile Project Management with Scrum (Developer Best Practices)

Enterprise and Scrum, The (Developer Best Practices)

Software in 30 Days: How Agile Managers Beat the Odds, Delight Their Customers, and Leave Competitors in the Dust

Agile Project Management with Scrum (Developer Best Practices)

Enterprise and Scrum