Scrum for Dummies Book Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon

    LOS ANGELES, CA, June 16, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wiley Publishing announced today a second For Dummies book from author and Scrum expert Mark C. Layton. Wiley will release "Scrum for Dummies" this November 2014 as part of the For Dummies series -- the world's bestselling reference series. "Scrum for Dummies" is now available on Amazon.com for pre-order.

"I've been wanting to discuss how Scrum can be used in all aspects of life, not just software development, and am so grateful to Wiley Publishing for reaching out to extend our incredible relationship," said Layton. "It's going to be a great book."

With over 20 years of experience in the project/program management field, Mark Layton is excited to share his expertise in Scrum.

Written in the easy-to-read Dummies style, "Scrum for Dummies" walks through the core principles of Scrum and provides a roadmap for tangible implementation.

The book covers the key structures behind Scrum that make it appropriate for any project in an engaging and accessible format. Topics include Scrum values, when and how best to use Scrum, and using Scrum for IT, finance, construction, health care, finding love, and more.

A top Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Layton is also familiar with writing in the Dummies style. He wrote Agile Project Management for Dummies where he gave a step-by-step guide to Agile Project Management approaches, tools, and techniques. The book was released in May 2012.

For more information on Layton's latest book or to pre-order, please visit Amazon.com.

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