Acknowledgments

We had a lot of help and support in writing this book. First, we must thank Dave West, Kurt Bittner, and Ken Schwaber for their trust, support, encouragement, and perspective on what felt like an almost impossible challenge—writing a book that illuminates the power of Scrum, providing practical guidance, and moving people toward discovering their own Scrum mastery journey. Kurt Bittner performed the magic necessary to help us express our ideas more simply and effectively. Of course, we have to thank Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland for creating Scrum itself, which has given us paths to fulfilling work that aligns with our values and purpose.

We have so much gratitude for the Professional Scrum Trainer community, whose members have supported us in our growth as product delivery practitioners, Professional Scrum Trainers, and entrepreneurs. Their generosity in sharing knowledge and experience, their commitment to learning and growth, and their willingness to show up fully make us grateful to be part of this community every single day.

Many individuals have inspired and challenged us in our personal Scrum mastery journeys. Our deepest gratitude goes to Todd Greene, Richard Hundhausen, Stacy Martin, Don McGreal, Steve Porter, Ryan Ripley, Steve Trapps, and many, many more.

—Simon and Stephanie