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Scrum by Jeff Sutherland
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I was trying to decide what to give this book as a rating. It wasn't what I was hoping for. I really don't want to hear how smart the creator is or how much better what he is doing is compared to other methodologies - what I want to hear is the nuts and bolts of how to make this idea work and what separates it from the rest of the herd. Frankly, nothing presented showed me any of what I was looking for. So it was going to be either a 3 (more or less neutral) or just pass by not giving any rating at all. Until... the first review I see is a five - by the author. Now THAT made an impression on me. Note how I mentioned how smart the creator of scrum is trying to convince me he is? I am unimpressed by his creation at least as presented in this book (everything he is using can be found elsewhere - there is nothing new under the sun apparently), and then I am a bit put off by his hubris. I can only hope that a 1 can help the author find some humility because he seems to need some. And the rest of you passing out the free 5's... wow.
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March 25, 2015 – Started Reading
March 25, 2015 – Shelved
March 31, 2015 – Finished Reading

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VENKATRAMAN C K The book is well written ... but I agree that the author is self congratulatory and over the top praising his achievements which is indeed in poor taste . The book is basic introduction to scrum for non technical folks .


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Molly Kelchen Your review is very helpful! I’ll pass on this arrogant work. Thanks!


Paula You can actually report authors giving themselves reviews as it goes against Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ policy. After reading your review I saw his self review and reported the review. I'm going to pass as well on reading this book.


Bella Thank you so much for this review. This is how I felt and I really hate when author just brag on themselves instead of giving the nuts and bolts to help others. And an author giving himself a review


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