Scrum
eBook - ePub

Scrum

What You Need to Know About This Agile Methodology for Project Management

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Scrum

What You Need to Know About This Agile Methodology for Project Management

About this book

Did you always want to be a great project manager, able to manage projects like a breeze? But you can't figure out the best way to do it? This book can change things for you... keep reading!


You're probably frustrated about projects not going the way you wish.


You've probably tried solution after solution, withoutgood or efficient results.


Do you want to change things around and make a shift to a far more efficient and effective way of managing your projects?


If so, then you've come to the right place.


You see, managing projects doesn't have to be difficult.


Even if you have tried multiple project management methodologies, it is easier than you might imagine.


A study conducted by Tomas Gustavsson in 2016 shows that so-called agile methodologies result in far greater outcomes during projects, due to better teamwork, customer interaction, and more flexibility.


Similar insights can be found in research conducted by Zahid Masood, who adds that agile methodologies result in a reduction of costs, faster completion of projects, and better management of scope.


Thus, you can tackle your projects as you've never done before—without the hassle old methods bring about.


Here's a tiny fraction of what you'll discover:

  • Project management in the past and present, and how it can damage you and your organization.
  • What Scrum is all about and why you need it.
  • What roles and responsibilities can be found in Scrum, and how they deliver value almost secretly.
  • How to gather your All-Star Scrum Team.
  • How to get the ultimate rewards from various artifacts and ceremonies.
  • Practical examples to get things started.
  • Common mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars.
  • And much more!

So if you want to learn more about scrum, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Scrum: What You Need to Know About This Agile Methodology for Project Management
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter 1: Project Management: Past and Present
  5. Chapter 2: Scrum: What It Is and Why You Need It
  6. Chapter 3: Scrum Roles and Responsibilities
  7. Chapter 4: Scrum Teams: Gathering Your All-Star Team
  8. Chapter 5: Scrum Artifacts
  9. Chapter 6: Scrum Ceremonies, Meetings and Agendas
  10. Chapter 7: Breaking Down a Scrum Project
  11. Chapter 8: Understanding Scrum Metrics
  12. Chapter 9: How to Excel and Common Mistakes
  13. Chapter 10: Scrum Software Tools for Workflow Management
  14. Conclusion