Chapter 1. Scrum – A Brief Review of the Basics (and a Few Interesting Tidbits)

The purpose of this chapter is to review the history, basics, philosophy, benefits, and a few interesting tidbits about Scrum. A well-balanced, effective ScrumMaster understands both the principles and the practices of Scrum. I have discovered over the years that people often realize the true nature of the ScrumMaster; unfortunately, the role is consistently misperceived and downplayed as a mere "iteration manager" or "Agile project manager". Along with your reading of the referenced source materials, this chapter will provide you with the foundational information necessary to navigate the murky waters of organizational change—the real task of the ScrumMaster.