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Agile Project Management Using Scrum [Audio CD]
[9781895186130] |
$14.87 |
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| by Per Bengtson |
Date Added: Sunday 18 October, 2009 |
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It was great hearing a seminar on Scrum. But It has its lacks, it is a recorded seminar and the audience ask questions you cannot hear, only the answer. The is annoying and frustrating in this audio. But the speaker is quite competent and entertaining.
Rating:  [3 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Kemal Tekinel |
Date Added: Monday 10 November, 2008 |
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If you don't know much about Agile this is a book with high level review. Speaker is good.
Rating:  [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Duane D. Garrett |
Date Added: Wednesday 09 April, 2008 |
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I have been doing Project Management for about eight years. I had heard of Agile Development, but only had a loose idea of what it was. I had never heard of SCRUM. I found this CD to be a very informative experience. It is a recording of a speaking engagement by Kevin Aguanno, a Canadian certified PM and Agile/SCRUM expert.
While the sound quality could be better, as I listened to the approximately hour long presentation, I found myself worrying less about the sound quality and becoming more interested in the content. Mr. Aguanno gives a concise overview of Agile Development methods and SCRUM; what they are, when and how to use them, and illustrates his lecture with many on point examples from his own experience. He even explains where the name SCRUM is derived from!
This is NOT an in depth course. This is an overview, an introduction. If you want project plans and lengthy documentation, look elsewhere. If what you are looking for is an introduction to SCRUM, what it is and when to use it, you will be very, very satisfied with this audio CD!
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by J. Miller |
Date Added: Wednesday 09 April, 2008 |
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The audio book is a great addition to my listening collection. It serves as a good overview for anyone new to Scrum. While the audio quality was not perfect, the speaker was easy to understand and provided excellent information. I recommend this to anyone who cannot attend a seminar in person.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Reader Views (Regan Windsor) |
Date Added: Tuesday 08 April, 2008 |
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Scrum is a term taken from the sport of rugby which refers to the process used to get the ball back in play. Taken from a project management perspective it is used to continuously get projects back on track. Part of the Agile philosophy of placing a high importance on the human side of the project, it focuses on working with the customer to follow a process of developing iterations, going over the project with the customer, determining any changes, and continuing with the next iteration.
“Agile Project Management Using Scrum” is a live taping of a presentation of the same name given by Kevin Aguanno, a specialist in managing complex consulting, integration, and software development projects. While the Scrum has its roots in IT software development projects, its methodology is applicable to a wide range of projects both within and outside the scope of IT.
The constant focus on receiving validation throughout the project reduces the risk of falling outside the scope, budget, or time constraints of the project. It also ensures that project retains validity and usefulness to the customer -- providing what they need as opposed to what they ask for. This is accomplished by ensuring the project team has a strong understanding of what the client is using the software for, what is behind the changes they request, and where the strongest risk in the project lies, whether it be the scope, the dollars, or the time.
Scrum cannot be applied to all projects. Its focus is on projects that have aspects of “good enough” as opposed to high risk or critical projects. The methodology, however, still has value and can be applied to pieces of many project.
“Agile Project Management Using Scrum” delivers a concise summary of the Agile philosophy and the methodology surrounding Scrum. Useful as a tool to be utilized in the quick and successful completion of a broad spectrum of projects, you will also find in its methodology a management philosophy applicable beyond the project environment. A useful tool for all who manage!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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