Scrum + Evo | Glossary

Definition:

Scrum+Evo practices are compatible with Scrum. In reality, we practically implement Scrum, but not in full. Though every aspect of Scrum is followed, at some point Scrum does not specifically discuss the specification methods, and thus the Evo’s Planguage is used.

What is Evo? Evo is the short form of Evolutionary Value Delivery, which was created by the creators of Agile Manifesto. During 1960s, Evo was intuitively used as a main project method. Evo was then and now used with a purpose to deliver tangible results to the stakeholders. Evo is merely a specialized variant of the powerful PDSA cycle of Deming/ Shewhatt used in 1950s. The key idea behind using Evo is learning and change, not by retrospectives but using hard measured facts such as numeric feedback with values and costs. Evo is focused on delivering measurable multiple value requirements to the customers and stakeholders.

Further Reading:

Book: Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager’s Guide by Craig Larman

 

The Product Manager’s Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed as a Product Manager | Book Series

Overview:

The Product Manager’s Survival Guide is written by one of today’s popular Product Management thought-leaders, Steven Haines. In this book, he provides best practices, practical on-the-job advice, and a step-by-step blueprint for succeeding in Product Management. This book is recommended for any professional with any level of experience, whether you’re a novice product manager or seasoned Product Management leader, you will find everything you need to make consistent positive impacts on your business.

This book is a most powerful tool available for increasing your productivity quickly and dramatically, in a way that is noticeable and measurable.

The book covers new concepts in Product Management, and you’ll learn how to:

  • Map out your plan to begin the journey to success
  • Go beyond features and functions to become the product expert, customer advocate, and domain expert
  • Synchronize and orchestrate the work of others to help everyone maintain focus on company goals
  • Round out your experience to take the next critical steps in your Product Management career

Authors:

Steven Haines

Published In:

2013