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# Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time

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Review: A MUST READ - Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time is one of the most impactful books I’ve read on productivity and organizational change. Jeff Sutherland doesn’t just explain Scrum—he shows how it transforms the way teams think, plan, and deliver. The book is packed with real-world stories, and one of the most striking is the chapter on the FBI. Given everything the Bureau has gone through in recent years, it’s remarkable to read how Agile practices helped modernize their systems, speed up delivery, and ultimately rebuild processes that were struggling. Seeing a massive government agency adopt Scrum successfully shows that this isn’t just a tech fad—it’s a powerful framework that can change the direction of entire institutions. As someone who has worked in Agile environments, I found the book both familiar and refreshing. It explains the why behind the practices: eliminating waste, focusing on value, fostering transparency, and empowering teams instead of burning them out. Even if you already know Scrum, this book deepens your understanding and reminds you what the framework was designed to accomplish. Whether you’re in software, leadership, government, healthcare, or simply trying to improve the way you work, this book is timely, practical, and energizing. It challenges the old assumption that longer hours mean better results—and shows how smart, iterative collaboration leads to outcomes that are faster and better.
Review: Valuable for anyone leading a team - Jeff Sutherland co-created Scrum, a team-oriented method of software development, back in 1993 after working in a variety of tech companies. He recognized the way so many companies work is deeply broken. Scrum is now used by the vast majority of software companies and countless companies working in other product development fields. In his new book, Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time, Sutherland aims to take Scrum to the masses. The “masses” in this case being, well, everyone: non-profits, governments, educational systems, start-ups, and men checking items off their weekend “honey-do lists.” Sutherland writes in an engaging, straightforward manner. He loves stories and hates technical jargon, and the book is fun to read even when though I didn’t find every principle directly applicable to my situation. Speaking of application, no matter who you are, if you are in any kind of team leadership role—and I mean any kind—you will find value in this book. I highlighted pages like crazy, dreaming of ways I could implement the ideas. The real value of Scrum is how quickly you could put Sutherland’s ideas into practice, and how quickly you would see real results. Also, the research and stories Sutherland provides to support his ideas are fascinating. Fascinating, but in many ways superfluous as the principles of Scrum are so common sense it’s ridiculous. Yeah, why don’t we work like this, I found myself thinking. Can an idea be so common sense and yet as counter-intuitive as Scrum seems to be? A frustrating, but intriguing paradox. As I stated above, if you lead a team, in any capacity, that is trying to accomplish a goal in as little time as possible, Scrum can help you. It’s worth a read. Please Note: This book was gifted as a part of the Blogging for Books Reviewers Program in exchange for my unbiased review of this work. This has in no way influenced my opinion or review of this work.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,002 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Business Project Management (Books) #160 in Business Management (Books) #236 in Leadership & Motivation |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,605) |
| Dimensions  | 6.34 x 1.28 x 9.52 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 038534645X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385346450 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | September 30, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Crown Currency |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A MUST READ
*by P***B on November 21, 2025*

Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time is one of the most impactful books I’ve read on productivity and organizational change. Jeff Sutherland doesn’t just explain Scrum—he shows how it transforms the way teams think, plan, and deliver. The book is packed with real-world stories, and one of the most striking is the chapter on the FBI. Given everything the Bureau has gone through in recent years, it’s remarkable to read how Agile practices helped modernize their systems, speed up delivery, and ultimately rebuild processes that were struggling. Seeing a massive government agency adopt Scrum successfully shows that this isn’t just a tech fad—it’s a powerful framework that can change the direction of entire institutions. As someone who has worked in Agile environments, I found the book both familiar and refreshing. It explains the why behind the practices: eliminating waste, focusing on value, fostering transparency, and empowering teams instead of burning them out. Even if you already know Scrum, this book deepens your understanding and reminds you what the framework was designed to accomplish. Whether you’re in software, leadership, government, healthcare, or simply trying to improve the way you work, this book is timely, practical, and energizing. It challenges the old assumption that longer hours mean better results—and shows how smart, iterative collaboration leads to outcomes that are faster and better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable for anyone leading a team
*by N***L on December 11, 2014*

Jeff Sutherland co-created Scrum, a team-oriented method of software development, back in 1993 after working in a variety of tech companies. He recognized the way so many companies work is deeply broken. Scrum is now used by the vast majority of software companies and countless companies working in other product development fields. In his new book, Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time, Sutherland aims to take Scrum to the masses. The “masses” in this case being, well, everyone: non-profits, governments, educational systems, start-ups, and men checking items off their weekend “honey-do lists.” Sutherland writes in an engaging, straightforward manner. He loves stories and hates technical jargon, and the book is fun to read even when though I didn’t find every principle directly applicable to my situation. Speaking of application, no matter who you are, if you are in any kind of team leadership role—and I mean any kind—you will find value in this book. I highlighted pages like crazy, dreaming of ways I could implement the ideas. The real value of Scrum is how quickly you could put Sutherland’s ideas into practice, and how quickly you would see real results. Also, the research and stories Sutherland provides to support his ideas are fascinating. Fascinating, but in many ways superfluous as the principles of Scrum are so common sense it’s ridiculous. Yeah, why don’t we work like this, I found myself thinking. Can an idea be so common sense and yet as counter-intuitive as Scrum seems to be? A frustrating, but intriguing paradox. As I stated above, if you lead a team, in any capacity, that is trying to accomplish a goal in as little time as possible, Scrum can help you. It’s worth a read. Please Note: This book was gifted as a part of the Blogging for Books Reviewers Program in exchange for my unbiased review of this work. This has in no way influenced my opinion or review of this work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Study on Megalomania; but still worth reading
*by E***E on March 11, 2018*

If you would believe all that Jeff Sutherland claims in his book, then you'd believe he won the Vietnam war singlehandedly, cured cancer, prevented the US economy from collapsing, and invented the ATM. Though his will and magnificence alone, he buried General MacArthur, shouting, "There can be only one!" His son fixed NPR, taking it from a middling lemonade-stand outfit to the national, public, and radio organ it is today. His son fixed it using Scrum (the only child Jeff truly cares for) and according to the transitive property of progeny accomplishment, Jeff actually fixed it. Jeff actually revamped how the New York Times, Washington Post, and Tiger Beat produce their content, and without him, we'd be getting all of our news from Twitter and Facebook posts oh wait- When Jeff thinks about how great he is, a single tear wells in his eye. Much like the phoenix's, Jeff's tears are known for their curative and life-restoring abilities. He has stared into the face of God and said, "had you used Scrum to design these animals, we wouldn't have mosquitos. None of the stakeholders want them. Change or die." Jeff is also partnered with OpenView Venture Partners. I know this because he mentions it as often as possible. Did you get that? "OpenView Venture Partners", where Imagination Meets Life (tm). Is this book basically an advertisement for OpenView Venture Partners? Whoa, did someone say OpenView Venture Partners? Long story short, if you can look past the auto-fellatio, this book offers a good introduction to the Agile framework, its history, and many interesting examples of its use across industries. But I honestly feel like I need to go read Donald Trump and Kanye's autobiographies to remember what (relative) humility sounds like.

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