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How to Kill the Scrum Monster

Quick Start to Agile Scrum Methodology and the Scrum Master Role

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  • A practical guide that focuses on real-world applications of the Scrum methodology and not just its theory
  • Teaches you the Scrum methodology in a simplified way
  • An easy-to-understand book for any professional working in the software field

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. From Waterfall to Agile

    • Ilya Bibik
    Pages 1-6
  3. Overview of Agile Methodologies

    • Ilya Bibik
    Pages 7-13
  4. Agile Scrum Deep Dive

    • Ilya Bibik
    Pages 15-29
  5. Team Dynamics

    • Ilya Bibik
    Pages 39-50
  6. Key Takeaways

    • Ilya Bibik
    Pages 51-52
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 53-76

About this book

Implement Scrum or improve how Scrum works in your team or organization using this concise, sharp, and programmatic book. You will quickly learn what you need to know without getting confused with unnecessary details.

What You'll Learn

  • Become familiar with Agile concepts and understand the path from Waterfall to the Agile Manifesto
  • Understand the most commonly used Agile methodology—Scrum—and how it relates to eXtreme Programming and Kanban as well as to Lean principles
  • Identify the challenges of the Scrum Master role and understand what this role is all about
  • Know the stages of Scrum team development
  • Embrace and solve conflicts in a Scrum team
Who This Book Is For


Anyone looking for a simple way to understand Scrum methodology


Authors and Affiliations

  • Montreal, Canada

    Ilya Bibik

About the author

Ilya Bibik is an experienced Scrum Master with more than 16 years of experience in the software development industry, including seven years in the Scrum Master role. He has a master’s degree in e-commerce and a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, and a teaching diploma. His professional background also includes software development, software project management, software quality management, software security, school teaching, and military experience with electro-optical technologies.

During his career in the software industry, Ilya has used software development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall. He has also worked in business in the areas of retail, wholesale, fashion, e-commerce, e-learning, real estate, manufacturing, ISO-9000, and rental property management.

Bibliographic Information

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 14.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 19.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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