Scrum - A Pocket Guide

This pocket guide serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in mastering Scrum. It comprehensively addresses the roles, rules, and foundational principles of Scrum, all grounded in the 2013 edition of the Scrum Guide. By outlining both the historical background and future directions of Scrum, the book places this methodology within a wider context. Authored by Gunther Verheyen, the book is a succinct yet thorough and enthusiastic exploration of Scrum. Verheyen emphasizes the concept of Scrum as an engaging and enlightening journey, crafting the guide to be a supportive companion on this path. According to Ken Schwaber, co-creator of Scrum, this publication currently stands as the best available portrayal of the methodology. The guide is unique in that it offers a full description of Scrum while situating it within its broader historical and future context. Verheyen's concentration on Scrum is crafted to genuinely assist the reader, using language and style that reflect Scrum's own philosophy. Furthermore, the guide highlights the playful aspects inherent in the Scrum process. Esteemed Professional Scrum trainers and early proponents of agile, David Starr and Ralph Jocham, regard this book as the ultimate recommendation for students, Scrum teams, and managers they coach, providing essential continuation on their Scrum learning journeys.