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This is the first in a possible series of stories based on true events demonstrating ways of working. These aren't pure fiction and are more relaxed than pure use cases.

I was brought in to \"do something\" with a large United States company team in 18 months or less. Like most Agile Software Development adoptions, the organization chose Scrum as its framework. Also, like many, the adoption didn't seem to be going well, and they were dissatisfied with their Scrum Master.

Spoiler: In less than 12 months, the team was self-managing and self-organizing.

Method

The content will be available through channels and distributors that align with the 8fold culture, some of which may remain free. As such:

eBook via Leanpub.
eBooks and audiobooks distributed via Scribl’s CrowdPricing feature to other stores, including Amazon, Apple Books, and so on.
Podcast: The full audiobook will be released as free podcast episodes using Scribl’s podcast distribution feature.
Paperback will be available through Barnes & Noble using their print-on-demand publishing service.
Limited edition hardcover for higher-tier supporters; provider to be determined.

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