Agile Scrum Basics and Managing Successful Programmes
Hinds, Leendert
Synopsis "Agile Scrum Basics and Managing Successful Programmes"
Organizations today face unprecedented pressure to deliver value faster, adapt to constant change, and align strategy with execution. Success requires not only effective teams, but also the ability to manage complex programmes that deliver lasting benefits. This book brings together two essential foundations for thriving in this environment: "Agile Scrum Basics" and "Managing Successful Programmes". In the first part, "Agile Scrum Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Scrum" provides a clear and practical introduction to Agile thinking and Scrum practices. Perfect for newcomers, career switchers, or professionals preparing for certification, this section equips you with: - The roles, events, artifacts, and values that define Scrum - Practical insights for working in and with Agile teams - The "why" behind the framework-fostering true Agile mindsets rather than rote practices In the second part, "Managing Successful Programmes" expands your perspective to the organizational level. MSP is a proven, globally recognized framework for coordinating multiple interrelated projects and delivering transformational change. This section helps you: - Govern and lead programmes with clarity and confidence - Align change initiatives with strategic objectives - Manage benefits, risks, and stakeholders effectively - Deliver sustainable outcomes in uncertain and complex environments Together, these two guides give you the tools to operate confidently at both the "team level" and the "strategic level. Whether you're joining your first Scrum team, transitioning from traditional project management, or overseeing large-scale transformation, this book offers a structured, jargon-free path to building Agile capability with purpose and confidence. Who should read this book? - Scrum team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters - Project managers moving from Waterfall to Agile - Professionals preparing for Agile, Scrum, or MSP certifications - Senior executives and programme managers driving transformation - Students of IT, business, or project management Practical, Accessible and Comprehensive. This is your roadmap for succeeding with Agile delivery-from the fundamentals of Scrum to the strategic power of Managing Successful Programmes.
