Scrum is Not the Point. Agile is!

by Geir Amsjo | 0 Comments | 09 Oct 2007 | what is scrum, adopting scrum

Geirclosesmall The simplicity of Scrum is both its strength and its weakness. A true understanding of agile principles is necessary for Scrum (or any other agile method) to succeed.

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Predictability in Action

by Aaron Sanders | 3 Comments | 08 Oct 2007 | case study, estimation, adopting scrum

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Agile estimation gives you the right answer, even if it’s not the one you want to hear.

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Scrum is so easy! Why don't they get it?

by Chris Spagnuolo | 2 Comments | 24 Sep 2007 | management, scrum outside IT

Chris_photo_square Management can see that Scrum works for developing software. What they often have more trouble understanding is that Scrum is a project management process that should govern the entire project, not just the "development part."

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Why Fixed Bids Are Bad for Clients

by Andy Brandt | 13 Comments | 24 Sep 2007 | scrum and contracts

Me_from_w_1_usm Just because your company is agile doesn't mean your customers are. How do you compete in a market where fixed bids and waterfalls are commonplace?

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What Scrum Can and Cannot Fix

by Angela Druckman | 4 Comments | 05 Sep 2007 | ScrumMaster, management, adopting scrum

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The Scrum framework brings a structure to projects that can right many wrongs, but it is not a silver bullet, and it certainly won’t make all problems disappear.

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Scrum Reading List: Books every Scrum team member should read

by Rebecca T. Traeger | 3 Comments | 18 Aug 2007 | what is scrum, adopting scrum

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A recommended reading list for anyone interested in learning more about Scrum.

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Be There or Be Square: A Case for Collocated Teams

by John P. Puopolo | 0 Comments | 15 Aug 2007 | outsourcing, scrum team

Discover why it’s critical for your agile teams to be collocated and how to best position your teams for agile success.

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