First Principles in Scrum: Advanced Strategies and Reflections
First Principles in Scrum: Advanced Strategies and Reflections
About the Book
Every week I get asked dozens of questions about Scrum from new Product Owners and Scrum Masters on every continent (except Antarctica). Most questions cannot be answered without going back to First Principles. This means you need to understand physics, biology, evolution, and psychology to do Scrum well.
I was the wingman of the sole surviving Ace from World War II in Vietnam. He was a brilliant scientist and engineer, and he taught me a lot about First Principles thinking. I was also lucky enough to engage with similar trailblazers in physics, chemistry, medicine, biology, and AI. They were all part of the search for hyperproductive Scrum, and they make for an exciting story.
In this book, I will share my insights on Scrum and First Principles thinking. I will also tell the stories of the trailblazers who helped me to develop my understanding of these concepts. I believe that this book can help you to become a more effective Agile Manager, Scrum Master or Product Owner.
About the Author
Table of Contents
- Note to Reader
- Preface
- Martial Arts, Shock Therapy, and Scrum
- Shock Therapy Controversy
- Aikido Sensei Gaku Homma: 5th Degree Dan
- Aikido Sensei Mitsunari Kinai: 8th Degree Dan
- Dunning Kruger Effect – Neuroscience Effects
- Hyperproductivity is the Norm
- The Scrum Master is a “Leader Who Serves” that Empowers the Team to Self-Manage at a high Sustainable Pace.
- Conclusion
- References
- Leveraging Performance: Navigating Maneuver Warfare in the Agile Theatre
- Introduction: The Agile Stage
- The Value of Maneuver Warfare to Scrum Practitioners
- Maneuver Warfare Principles for Ballerinas in the Face of Opposition
- The Universal Alignment of Maneuver Warfare and First Principles
- John Boyd and the OODA Loop
- How Balck’s Legacy Inspired a Revolutionary Framework
- How a Ballerina Uses the OODA Loop
- How Maneuver Warfare Can Help the Registered Scrum Trainers
- From Folly to Foresight: Maneuvering through Human Missteps
- Lessons from the Trenches
- Case Studies: Transformative Tactics in Action
- Conclusion: Beyond the Battlefield - The Omnipresence of Maneuver Warfare Principles
- References
- Scrumming the Scrum: An Intersection of Productivity, Happiness, and Neuroscience
- The Happiness Metric
- Scrumming the Scrum
- Hyperproductivity: Twice the Work in Half the Time
- Brain Science and Hard Data
- Conclusion
- References
- The Agile Manifesto Revisited: The Urgent Need to Re-Define Sustainable Pace
- Introduction: The Four Pillars of Sustainable Pace
- The Weaponization of Agile Principles and Scrum Guide Revisions
- The Agile Flight Plan: Navigating the Skies of Sustainable Excellence
- The Mirage of Sustainable Pace: Symptoms of Failing Scrum and the Role of Mission, Values, and Purpose
- The Physics of Agile: Powering Through with Precision and Sustainable Force
- Sustainable Pace: A Weapon for Transcendence, Not an Excuse for Mediocrity
- The Final Frontier: Transcendence
- References
- Embracing the Power of Intransitive Competition: The Key to Unleashing Diversity and Innovation in Scrum Teams
- Background
- Introduction
- The Power of Intransitive Competition
- Unleashing Diversity and Innovation in Scrum Teams
- Conclusion
- References
- The Confluence of First Principles, Scrum, Product Teams, and Design Thinking: A Deep Dive into Agile Product Development
- Introduction
- First Principles
- Scrum
- Product Teams
- Design Thinking
- The Confluence
- The Confluence: A Deeper Exploration
- The Driving First Principles
- References
- Why Management Won’t Help: They Are Trained In Practices that Block Agility
- References
- The Product Owner’s Guide to Boosting Team Productivity through Free Energy and Innovation
- Introduction
- The Neuroscience of Productivity: Unveiling the Genius of Friston and His Free Energy Model of the Brain
- The Product Owner’s Guide to AI-Enhanced Scrum: Turbocharge Friston’s FEM
- Practical Steps for Product Owners: Implementing AI in Scrum
- Challenges and Considerations: Navigating the AI Landscape
- Actionable Strategies: How Product Owners Can Leverage AI
- Case Studies: The AI-Driven Transformation of Scrum Practices
- Ethical Considerations and Pitfalls: A Guide for Product Owners
- Conclusion: The Synergy of Friston’s Free Energy Model and AI in Scrum
- References
- Why Agile Transformations Fail: A First Principles Perspective
- Introduction
- Agile Transformations: Where Things Go Wrong
- Traditional Project Management and Disjunction with First Principles
- Misalignment with Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS)
- Neglecting the Neuroscience of Scrum
- The High Stakes of Agile Transformation Failure
- Strategies for Success
- Conclusion
- References
- From Servant Leadership to Leader Who Serves: The Evolution of Scrum Leadership
- Introduction: The Evolution of Leadership in Scrum
- The Historical Roots of Servant Leadership
- Servant Leadership in Modern Management
- The Influence of Servant Leadership on Scrum’s Development
- Leader Who Serves: The Evolution of Leadership in Scrum
- Level 5 Leadership: Insights from “Good to Great” for Scrum
- Principles of Effective Leadership in Scrum
- Applying Leader Who Serves in Scrum Roles and Practices
- Case Study: PatientKeeper - Transforming Healthcare through Scrum Leadership
- Conclusion: The Future of Leadership in Scrum
- References
- Revolutionizing Wellness: The TEHS Scrum Framework for Health and Performance
- Introduction: A Natural Evolution in Agile Thinking
- From Medical Research to Agile Transformation
- TEHS Scrum Framework for Health and Performance
- Overview
- Safety First: A Personalized Approach in the TEHS Scrum Framework
- The Power of Personalized Medicine
- Core Principles
- Implementation Steps
- Key Issues Essential to Effectiveness of the TEHS Framework
- Accessibility and Affordability
- Success Stories
- Results
- Overview Summary
- Origins and Practical Details of the TEHS Framework
- Origins and Theoretical Foundations of Scrum
- Continuous Small Improvements Lead to Radically Better Life
- The Cycle of Scrum
- Implementing TEHS Scrum Events for Daily Health Optimization
- Roles and Responsibilities in the TEHS Scrum Framework
- Artifacts of the TEHS Scrum Framework
- Aligning Artifacts with Goals in the TEHS Scrum Framework
- Guaranteeing Success with the TEHS Scrum Framework
- Call to Action: Embrace Your Path to Transformation
- The Transformative Power of Scrum: Your Little Green Jade Box
- The Zen Story of the Little Green Jade Box
- The Transformative Power of Scrum
- The Final Word
- Filippo Brunelleschi - The Renaissance Scrum Master
- Introduction to Filippo Brunelleschi - The Renaissance Scrum Master
- Bringing Brunelleschi’s Spirit to Life
- A Human Touch
- Section 1: The Architect as a Visionary Product Owner
- Section 2: Innovations and Iterations - A Scrum Approach to Building
- Section 3: Team Organization and Roles
- Section 4: Overcoming Impediments with Agile Flexibility
- Section 5: Daily Scrums in the Shadow of the Dome
- Section 6: Delivering Value and Responding to Change
- Section 7: Lessons from the Dome for Modern Scrum Practitioners
- Section 8: Further Reading
- References
- Paper of Alberto Monciatti
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Ser Filippo Brunelleschi
- History of the dome
- The competition
- Beginning of the works
- Dome’s project
- Innovation
- Work organization
- Work on site organization
- The new role of the architect
- The end of works
- Brunelleschi, an unaware agilist ante litteram
- What Agile is
- Agile Principles
- Brunelleschi and Agile Factory
- Scrum
- The Vision
- Working Site Roles vs Scrum Roles
- The teams work
- Impediments management
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- Bibliography
- Personal Scrum
- The Essence of Being Human
- The Committee in the Mind
- Scrumming the Self
- Personal Scrum
- Conclusion
- References
- The Product is You – Feel the Power, Change the World
- Prompt for creating Ohno’s persona:
- MIT Sloan School of Management – Lean Ops
- Forrester and the Machine That Changed the World
- The Six Levels of First Principles
- Wolfram’s Physics Project
- Where Does Personal Power Come From?
- Creating a Moonshot Company
- References
- Epilogue: Our Journey Continues
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