Reddit reviews Agile Software Development with Scrum (Series in Agile Software Development)

Thanks, I kinda figured that the books by Schwaber and Sutherland would provide good material, as it shows their train of thought. I didn't have yours on the list though. For who's interested, other ones by them:

• Software development with Scrum
  
• Software in 30 days

• Agile Software Development with Scrum - Less than 200 pages, the authors write in the 1st person from time to time, and have real story-like examples.
  
• The Agile Samurai - Around 250 pages, but the tone is very informal and filled with entertaining illustrations comics, dialogues, and examples of the techniques they present.

Don't be intimidated, it's pretty straightforward to pick up and then become an advanced ScrumMaster over time through experience. I always suggest people start with Ken Schwaber's book, "Agile Software Development with Scrum". Then, ideally, implement a few practices such as a scrum / story board with cards or post-its, a product back log, and daily standup meetings. After a bit of going through the motions, then get CSM certified.

As /u/Imre_R said, six sigma is completely different, but implementing a good process is the common goal. Further, I don't suggest getting into lean / Kanban until you've done scrum for a while. Lean, to me, is more advanced because its goal is to maximize flow of the work and minimize waste, especially across interdisciplinary departments, specifically the whole company. So I recommend reading, practicing, then certification of scrum. Then broadening practices with lean outside your department. However, if someone starts with Kanban and it works for them, more power to them. Kanban is similar to a scrum board, btw, but more advanced workflows.

I'm also open to any questions, I didn't want to inundate you with too much stuff at this point.

Will look into it but is this the one. It's an amazon link.