The Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide: Challenges Every Scrum Team Faces and How to Overcome Them

Preface

The Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide offers a different perspective on how to apply Scrum successfully by applying the principle of “inversion.” Instead of explaining how to apply Scrum properly, the book looks at the many things that may go wrong when practicing Scrum—the anti-patterns.

The principle of inversion refers to a change in order or position, specifically, changing perspective to gain different insights. This principle is a powerful learning tool because it encourages viewing problems from an alternative standpoint, revealing new dimensions and possible solutions.

In the ideal case, inversion helps us confront the constraints, potential pitfalls, or worst-case scenarios upfront, which can illuminate the path to success by highlighting ...