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Is this a right book

Last post 05:53 pm September 5, 2020 by Narayanarao Thota
7 replies
Nikhil Sinha
09:53 am April 17, 2015

Hi,

I'm Planing to buy this book: "Scrum - A Pocket Guide" by "Gunter Verheyen". So wanted to take views of all the veterans here on this.

This was released in sometime early 2013 and that's the only edition available.
"Ken Schwaber" has also said that its the "Best description of Scrum currently available."

But I just wanted to make sure is that all valid after 2 years, I mean as scrum matures there might be changes which was not there in 2013. So is it safe to buy this book ?

I am planning to give the test asap. I have read the scrum guide several time and did OA and tests available in testtaker.... as of now I am getting 99-100% everytime. But I think I have exhausted all the questions and they are only repeating.

So, I wanted to take a fresh look with this book. I've also heard it contains scrum of scrum / burn down charts etc .

If you can guide me. This will really help me enhance my knowledge and pass the PSM1

Regards,
Nikhil Sinha

Christiaan Koster
02:14 pm April 18, 2015

It will help you to put Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide in context.

Nikhil Sinha
09:01 pm April 19, 2015

Thanks Christiaan.

Jordan Rowcroft
03:27 pm June 1, 2020

very interesting, thanks, what I wanted to read

Frank Marlon
09:51 am June 3, 2020

This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum.The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013

Olivier Ledru
11:22 am June 4, 2020

Gunther Verheyen released a 2nd version of his book in 2019. ASIN code : B07PW873G2 

It is really a great book, a must read.

Kayley Cunningham
01:41 am July 3, 2020

I read that last week. It's a must read book to be honest.

Narayanarao Thota
05:53 pm September 5, 2020

@Jordan Rowcroft @Frank Marlon @Olivier Ledru @Kayley Cunningham

 

Look at Gunther whitepaper "Moving Your Scrum Downfield Six Essential Traits of the Game".

It is a fantastic read.

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