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Introducing Complexity and When to Use Scrum

Scrum isn’t always the right approach. Sometimes, you may do better using other approaches such as project management, kanban, lean, or agility. This course will teach you how to recognize those situations where Scrum is the right approach.

Beginner
40m
(4)

Created by Derek Davidson

Last Updated Apr 24, 2024

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Introducing Complexity and When to Use Scrum

Scrum isn’t always the right approach. Sometimes, you may do better using other approaches such as project management, kanban, lean, or agility. This course will teach you how to recognize those situations where Scrum is the right approach.

Beginner
40m
(4)

Created by Derek Davidson

Last Updated Apr 24, 2024

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When you understand Scrum, it’s easy to think that all problems can be addressed using Scrum. But this isn’t always the case. In this course, Understanding Complexity and When to Use Scrum, you’ll learn to identify what constitutes complex problems. First, you’ll explore what is meant by the word complexity. Next, you’ll discover two different approaches for making sense of complexity. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply leadership in complex environments and relate complexity to leadership styles. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of understanding complexity needed to know when to apply Scrum effectively.

Introducing Complexity and When to Use Scrum
Beginner
40m
(4)
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Derek Davidson - Pluralsight course - Introducing Complexity and When to Use Scrum
Derek Davidson
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Derek is a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, the organization created by Scrum co-creator, Ken Schwaber.

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