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Managers in Scrum

Presented by Roman Pilcher on Apr 05, 2009 Length 01:01:57
Sections
Process & Practices
Topics
Adopting Agile ,
Agile
Tags
Scrum ,
Management
 

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Summary
This presentation explores how the role of managers changes in Scrum. It helps managers to lead the introduction of Scrum acting as role models. It presents leadership principles that provide concrete guidance such as servant-leadership, empirical management, empowerment and respect, quality-first and continuous improvement.

Bio
Roman Pichler works as an independent consultant, trainer and coach who helps organizations to embrace Lean Thinking and Scrum. Roman's clients value his rich and diverse experience that includes helping start-ups as well as large global companies applying lean principles and Scrum. He is the author of the book "Scrum - Agiles Projektmanagement erfolgreich einsetzen" (2007, dpunkt).

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    Online resources?

    by Nathan Gloyn

    In the presentation Roman skips some slides and mentions online resources. Where can I find these resources?

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    by Roman Pichler

    You can find an updated version of the slide deck at www.romanpichler.com/publication/pdfs/TheAgileM...

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    by Nathan Gloyn

    Thanks for that Roman its invaluable to me as I am currently trying to educate managers in my company about their role in an agile environment.

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