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Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time

Jeff Sutherland

Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, explains the framework that has revolutionized project management. The book addresses why people are bad at doing things with agility and efficiency, and draws on insights from martial arts, aerial combat, robotics, and Sutherland's experience as a fighter pilot and tech executive to present a better way of working that can deliver productivity gains of up to 1,200 percent.

15.5 score
#130 overall

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🟢 Developer Verdict

Jeff Sutherland, Scrum's co-creator, distills the framework's principles and practical application through diverse real-world examples.

Read this if

  • You want to understand Scrum directly from its co-creator.
  • You seek practical strategies for improving team productivity.
  • You appreciate learning project management through varied real-life examples.

Skip this for now if

  • You need deep technical details on specific software tools.
  • You are already an expert in agile methodologies and Scrum.
  • You prefer a purely theoretical academic approach to project management.
Developer signal: Overwhelming Consensus · 100% 5 analyzed mentions Practical

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💬 What Developers Say

"Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland"

— kreyoldev · Wrapping Up 2020 · Jan 1, 2021

"I think it's an inspiring book with many real-life examples and pieces of advice."

— sandordargo · Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland · Jul 18, 2021

"Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland"

— notmattlucas · Why Small Teams Outperform the Competition · Dec 23, 2021

Based on 5 developer article mentions

👤 Who Should Read This

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  • Developers looking to grow their careers
Difficulty: Intermediate Style: Practical

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