Chapter 10 Organization

Most organizations have what appear to be suicidal tendencies.

Philip Crosby

The subject of the organization is large, likewise this chapter. Yet it is a fraction of what needs to be explored. The recommended readings are relatively extensive to encourage study.

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Purpose and Strategy 233

Task 234

Structure 241

Processes 255

Rewards 267

People 275

We have regularly been asked, “Since Scrum is a development method, why would it lead to organizational change?” The answer is that Scrum contains concepts and practices that challenge traditional organizational assumptions. Self-management and cross-functionality of teams are high-impact examples—though neither idea originates from Scrum. They have been ...

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