Publications by Mark Bass
I have had the privilege of writing several books and articles on Agile leadership and team dynamics. Explore my published books and practical guides below.
The Agile Journey: From Manifesto to Mainstream
The story of Agile is a journey from a small, radical idea in a Utah ski resort to a global movement. But somewhere along the way, in the rush to scale and certify, we risked losing sight of what made Agile so revolutionary in the first place. Trace the origins, the frameworks (XP, Kanban), enterprise adoption, and the conclusion that remains timeless: all tools and certifications are merely scaffolding. The true power of agility lies in how we treat the people we do it with.
A Smooth Transition: Converting Your Team from Scrum to Kanban
A clear, concise, and easily digestible guide for practitioners contemplating moving their team from Scrum to Kanban. Candidly discusses when to transition vs. when to keep Scrum, designing an effective board, realistic WIP limits, tackling delays, managing resistance, and measuring success with Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, and Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD).