From the trenches: Scrum

From the trenches: Scrum

About the Book

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.

About the Author

Josh Bruce
Josh Bruce

I'm a wanderer and a collector of stories who feels like an alien dropped on a ship with limited time to interact and explore.

I love to learn. I love to experience. I love to share.

Working as a life and Agile Coach. Academically focused in the fine arts. Personally trained in software engineering. And fascinated by the human condition of being an alien on a ship set adrift in a sea of stars surrounded by 7+ billion other aliens here, for what seems like, the first time; all that to say, I have an affinity for the humanities (mainly psychology, sociology, and philosophy).

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