Scrum resources
Learn more about Scrum, the agile project management method that we use on our projects. Although the age of static resource pages is long gone, we believe that you'll find this list to be a valuable starting point. Get learning and start doing.
Talks
Enjoy this introduction to Scrum, presented by our managing director, Andy Brandt.
If you have more time, definitely see Ken Schwaber's Tech Talk on Scrum. Ken Schwaber is one of creators of Scrum and a very thought provoking speaker.
A frequently asked question is how can an agile team/company plan long-term or tell how long a project will take or what features will be delivered by when. Books and talks by Mike Cohn are a great source of insights and techniques for estimating and planning in agile. Watch this talk by Mike Cohn or read his books (see below).
Scrum for Success is the ongoing vodcast featuring our managing director, Andy Brandt, and fellow industry manager Paul Klipp. Grab a chair and join the conversation as they examine agile methods, Web applications and more. Subscribe via iTunes, too!
History
Jeff Sutherland's lecture "The Roots of Scrum" provides a comprehensive explanation on the background of Scrum.
The definitive book by Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi: "The Knowledge-Creating Company: How Japanese Companies Create the Dynamics of Innovation".
Books
Several books have proven both authoritative and successful in the marketplace. When visiting us, ask about our company library.
Ken Schwaber, Mike Beedle - " Agile Software Development with SCRUM " - the definitive Scrum resource.
Ken Schwaber, Mike Beedle - "Agile Project Management with Scrum".
Ken Schwaber - "The Enterprise and Scrum".
Esther Derby, Diana Larsen, Ken Schwaber - "Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great".
Mike Cohn - "Agile Estimating and Planning" - this is a must read for those embarking on larger projects, as well as product owners.
Mike Cohn - "Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum" - lots of practical advice for more advanced practitioners, but also those coping with Scrum implementations in less favorable environments.
And more
Scrum.org - primary source of Scrum training & knowledge, this is where the Scrum Guide that is the framework's definition is available in multiple languages. Some articles of interest can also be found on Scrum Alliance site.
Ken Schwaber's lecture about Scrum on Google Video.
Boris Gloger's blog about scrum.
And don't forget: when you decide to use Scrum, make use of our Scrum project management tool, the Banana Scrum.