Scrum is now the #1 agile software development framework - and its success is based in large part on the perceived intuitiveness and simplicity of its concepts. However, when new Scrum practitioners attempt to translate Scrum's theory and high-level approaches into specific techniques for actual projects, doing so is often more difficult than they expected. Scrum Shortcuts without Cutting Corners will help you translate the Scrum framework into reality, and meet the Scrum challenges "formal" training didn't warn you about. Long-time Scrum manager Ilan Goldstein has brought together approximately 50 succinct, actionable, and proven "cookbook recipes" for optimizing process, action, and outcome, and taking your Scrum skills and expertise to the next level. In roughly 1,000 words (sometimes less) each "recipe" walks you through applying a single Scrum shortcut for achieving a tangible output. These easy-to-digest, 100% actionable shortcuts cover: * Project warm-ups and kick-offs * Roles and role models * Sustainable Scrum environments * Product(ive) Backlogs * Effective estimating, planning, and proving * Quality * Retros, reviews, and more