Recommended Books
The right book at the right time can change everything. Whether you're transitioning into tech, leveling up your skills, or simply seeking inspiration, these books have had a real impact on my journey—with practical strategies and real-world insights.
For Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches
📖 Scrum Mastery by Geoff Watts – A must-read for anyone serious about becoming a great Scrum Master. It’s all about servant leadership, team dynamics, and driving real impact.
📖 Mastering Professional Scrum by Stephanie Ockerman & Simon Reindl – A deep dive into the Professional Scrum framework with actionable insights on coaching teams to success.
📖 The Scrum Pocket Guide by Gunther Verheyen – A concise yet powerful reference for Scrum fundamentals, perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
📖 Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland & J.J. Sutherland – Written by one of the co-creators of Scrum, this book explains the why behind Scrum and how to truly maximize efficiency.
📖 Driving Value with Sprint Goals by Maarten Dalmijn – Understand how Sprint Goals can transform the way teams work, making every sprint focused, aligned, and valuable.
📖 Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins – Essential for Agile coaches looking to master the art of guiding teams beyond just processes and frameworks.
For Agile & Kanban Practitioners
📖 KANBAN by David J. Anderson – The definitive book on Kanban, teaching you how to implement flow-based work management for high efficiency.
📖 A.G.I.L.E Thinking Demystified by Frank M. Forte – A clear, no-nonsense breakdown of Agile thinking and how to apply it in real-world scenarios.
📖 Professional Coaching for Agilists by Damon Poole & Gillian Lee – A guide to integrating professional coaching techniques into Agile leadership and team development.
📖 User Story Mapping by Jeff Patton – Learn how to visualize and prioritize work effectively to create products that truly deliver value.
📖 FUNRETROSPECTIVES by Paulo Caroli & Taina Caetano Coimbra – An incredible resource for running engaging and effective Agile retrospectives.
For Agile Product & Software Development
📖 Software in 30 Days by Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland – A practical guide to delivering high-quality software faster using Scrum principles.
📖 The Practical Agilist Guidebook by Brian Link – A straightforward, actionable guide to applying Agile in complex environments.
Each of these books has shaped my approach to Agile, Scrum, and coaching. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, these reads will give you the tools you need to succeed.