
J.J. Sutherland
A practical guide to mastering Scrum for faster, better results in complex, rapidly changing organizations.
The book draws parallels between Scrum and historical military strategies, including Napoleon's tactics.
Section 1
8 Sections
In a world where the only constant is change, understanding the nature of that change is our first step to mastery. Imagine a serene lily pond, a perfect metaphor for the world we think we know. Each day, the lilies double in number, slowly at first, barely noticeable. But as days pass, the pond becomes overwhelmed in a blink.
Take, for example, the story of a Swedish aerospace company that decided to design a fighter jet like a giant Lego set. Instead of crafting a tightly integrated machine where every part depends on every other, they built modular components that could be swapped out quickly and easily.
But why is this important? Because the old ways of working, with rigid plans and hierarchical decision-making, cannot keep pace with such rapid, unpredictable change. Complexity is no longer a rare challenge; it’s the new normal. The key is to embrace this complexity, to ride the edge of chaos where creativity and innovation flourish.
As we journey through this audiobook, we’ll explore how Scrum’s simplicity hides profound power — from its clear roles and events to its values that shape culture and behavior. We’ll see how organizations have transformed by adopting Scrum, from flipping houses in Minneapolis to integrating billion-dollar acquisitions. Each story reveals a piece of the puzzle, showing us how to thrive amid complexity.
Let this first insight settle: the world is changing faster than ever, and our survival depends on how well we can change with it. The next section will dive into the heart of Scrum itself — the simple, elegant framework that makes this possible.
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