Fairness, equality, friendship, attraction, lust, the dashed and the downhearted. Step forward the heroes, the courageous, the adventurous, the amorous. But don't forget the downtrodden, the destitute and the desperate. This book, Compendium of Games and Shames, offers a collection of fictional short stories that cover a broad range of scenarios. Each storyline places focus on the key words of 'games' and 'shames', and the myriad of meanings and contexts in which they can apply, offering t...

Historians often debate the worst year to be alive, but scientific consensus points to a single, terrifying date: 536 AD. A massive, mysterious volcanic eruption spewed an impenetrable veil of ash across the Northern Hemisphere, plunging Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia into a literal darkness that lasted for eighteen months. Temperatures plummeted, crops failed globally, and mass starvation brought entire empires to their knees. This book investigates the geological and historic...

Agile frameworks have become a critical tool for firms aiming to optimize efficiency and adapt to change in the quickly changing business environment. This thorough reference emphasizes the variety of agile approaches, with a particular emphasis on Scrum@Scale. It includes simple and straightforward descriptions of the methodology, as well as real-world examples and case studies. This book is for managers and teams that wish to improve their agile processes. This book is a fantastic resour...

LESS - A wise choice for rapid product development! Michael M. Smith provides his significant knowledge and walks you through the principles and key aspects of LESS in this book. Learn how to expand your product development while keeping excellent product quality with LESS. This book is a wonderful resource for both users who want to improve their agile practices and decision-makers who want to effectively lead their enterprises towards the agile future.

Architecting and Orchestrating Agile focuses not only on the day to day agile activities and people interaction, but also focuses on the designing aspects of Agile. And it starts with Program and Portfolio stakeholders alignment of strategic themes, driving clarity with business and architectural Epics and how that fits down to program and team level tactical planning. The leadership must make sure that the technology team understands the business value of a product feature and do anything...

This book provides practical guidance on the knowledge and skills required for managers whose role involves the management of the relationship with and the performance of strategically important suppliers.Strategic suppliers provide critical products and services to their clients. In a production environment, if the supply chain for critical components breaks down and delivery dates are missed, the production line may stop. If an IT supplier fails to deliver key sy...

The global economy and free market philosophy have resulted in higher global competition and increased expectations from customers. It is obvious that new approaches are needed to satisfy demands and many of them fall under a broad umbrella called agile. To capitalize fully on the benefits of agile, one must first understand the concepts that underpin it.In this book, we first identify many concepts that various approaches advocate for agile and group them into three areas forming ...

Business enterprises need to be more adaptive than ever in this increasingly digitalized world. They must strategize by exhibiting traits that drive an effective response to change, including agile decision-making, the ability to respond cohesively, and the adaptive capacity to pivot and reposition while maintaining high levels of trust among stakeholders.Because of this, Enterprise Risk Management is becoming a focal point of every boardroom conversation and a critical element in ...

Congratulations on acquiring "PMI-ACP Exam Insights: Q&A with Explanations." This book is your pathway to mastering Agile methodologies and excelling in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) exam. Immerse yourself in a world of curated questions and in-depth explanations, equipping you to navigate Agile principles with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this guide empowers you to grasp Agile concepts and excel in your professional journey. Embrac...

"Scrum Guide for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Agile Project Management" is the definitive resource for anyone looking to master the fundamentals of Scrum and embrace the power of agile project management. Tailored specifically for beginners, this book breaks down the complexities of Scrum into easy-to-understand elements, covering all aspects from the basic principles and roles within a Scrum team to setting up and managing your first Scrum project.Readers will gain a thorough u...

Congratulations on your wise choice of "PMI-ACP Success Path: Q&A with Explanations." This resource is your invaluable companion on your journey to mastering Agile methodologies and preparing for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification. Dive into a curated set of questions, each paired with detailed explanations, enabling you to comprehend and apply Agile principles effectively. Whether you're a novice or an experienced professional, this guide equips you with essentia...

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