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Agile How To: Navigate the Agile Journey as a Scrum Master

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Agile with this comprehensive guide for Scrum Masters. Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned practitioner, this book provides actionable insights, advanced strategies, and practical tools to master the complexities of Agile leadership.

From understanding the core principles of Scrum and Kanban to scaling frameworks like Nexus, LeSS and more, to working with leadership in organizational transformation and dealing with conflict, this book covers it all. Gain the skills to resolve conflicts, lead engaging retrospectives, optimize flow with modern tools including AI usage, and foster empowered, high-performing teams.

Highlights include:

  • Servant Leadership in Action: Real-world examples and case studies to guide your journey.
  • Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics: Strategies to navigate challenging situations.
  • Scaling Agile: Framework comparisons, pitfalls, and success stories.
  • Emerging Trends: Explore how AI, remote collaboration tools, and continuous delivery shape the future of Agile.
  • Tools and Techniques: Enhance stakeholder management, improve backlog refinement, and support developers with actionable insights.

Whether you’re navigating daily scrums or driving organizational Agile transformations, this book equips you to make a lasting impact.

Take the next step in your Agile journey and become the Scrum Master your teams deserve.

About the Author(s)
Matthew Coxall

Author, Agile & Product Expert, Product Innovator

Matthew Coxall is a dynamic author and professional with a passion for innovation, storytelling, and technology. With over two decades of experience leading Agile transformations and pioneering product development across industries, he has earned a reputation for blending creativity and strategy to deliver value-driven solutions. His professional accomplishments include two patents in the airline industry, championing innovation initiatives like an EdTechathon, several hackathons, and coaching teams globally to embrace Product and Agile practices.

Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Matthew moved to the UK in 1996, bringing with him a wealth of cultural experiences that now inform his diverse storytelling. In 1998-1999, he took nine months out to travel the world, an adventure that sparked his love for writing. Alongside his professional books on Agile methodologies and product development, he is working on a set of fiction books in his spare time, exploring themes of human connection, innovation, and resilience.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Matthew is an avid gamer, with a particular love for car racing games, and enjoys unwinding on the golf course every now and again. He immerses himself in books, movies, and creative projects, always seeking inspiration. Married with two stepdaughters, he lives in Berkshire, UK, balancing his career and creative passions with a deep appreciation for life’s stories—whether told through products, fiction, or film.

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