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The Complex Project Toolkit (Book Review)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The Complex Project Toolkit is really a book about paradigms in project management and how to encourage teams (and project managers) to stay curious and to embrace uncertainty. This is not a ‘how-to’ book with templates or checklists, but rather a scaled-out strategy view. The book moves at a good pace and doesn’t drown you in theory.

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Learnquest Scrum Master: Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Are you considering the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification ? I’ve worked with Scrum teams and Agile development teams, I used Kanban during lockdown to help plan our days and the homeschooling, but I can’t say that I’m experienced in Agile ways. Scrum Master Specialization 4.5 Who is the Scrum Master Certification?

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Scrum Team Failure — Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy (3)

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential.

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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. It’s also useful to have books to carry around with you for reference when you can’t access your training materials. Alternatively, choose books that fill in your gaps.

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How effective are your Scrum Events if you can’t even book a room?

Scrum.org

Is your Scrum team comfortable with doing all the Scrum events remotely? No, in fact, what you will be reading today isn’t a good, nor is it a complimentary Scrum practice. Booking a meeting room! I often see that the lack of meeting rooms can potentially constrain a Scrum team’s way of working. Comfortable?

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Help Select the Book Cover of the new ‘Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide’ by Pearson

Scrum.org

For months, I have been working on turning the popular Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide PDF into a new book from Scrum-org’s Professional Scrum Series , published by Pearson. We will soon start the editing process, and I am hopeful we may see a release date in Q2/2023. The Origins of Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide.

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Is Your Scrum Team Truly Motivated? Understanding the Role of a Scrum Master

Scrum.org

As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I've often pondered the question: is it my job to motivate the team? The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. BOOK TODAY If you are underemployed, we offer custom payment plans.

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