Dr. Abdullah (Apo) Oguz (oʊ−uːz, Oh-ooz) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems at Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University (CSU). He was an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems in the School of Business at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) between 2022 and 2024 and a visiting lecturer at CSU in 2020 and 2021.
Dr. Oguz graduated from the Ph.D. program in Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in 2020. His Ph.D. dissertation is “Workplace Cyberbullying in Global Virtual Teams”. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the School of Political Sciences (Mülkiye) at Ankara University (Turkey) and received his MBA degree with a concentration in IT Management from Southern New Hampshire University.
Before starting his Ph.D. program, he had worked at the Turkish Customs Administration for 12 years. Dr. Oguz was a senior member of the Project Management Office within the Directorate General of Customs Enforcement, which managed EU-funded projects having a value of more than $60 million between 2006 and 2016 as well as nationally-funded and bilateral projects. Specifically, he was responsible for planning and managing projects with a view to enhancing the law enforcement capacity of the Turkish Customs Administration.
He has been a Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential holder since 2014.
His research interests include workplace cyberbullying and cyber deviance, utilization and impact of Artificial Intelligence, project management, and the effects of IT use on social well-being. His research has been published in journals such as the Journal of the Association for Information Systems, Internet Research, Organizational Dynamics, and Journal of Information Systems Education, and conferences.
"The Scrum Master's Handbook: Practical Tips for Agile Excellence" is a comprehensive guide tailored for current and aspiring Scrum Masters. This book is designed to navigate the complexities of Agile project management, offering practical, actionable advice to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Agile teams.
Core Themes:
Fundamentals of Scrum Mastery: Understand the essential roles and responsibilities of a Scrum Master, emphasizing the importance of role clarity, empowerment, and adhering to core Agile principles.
Team Dynamics and Communication: Learn strategies to foster team collaboration, effective communication, and tactful conflict resolution, enhancing team cohesion and productivity.
Process and Workflow Optimization: Discover techniques for optimizing Agile processes, including effective sprint planning, maintaining the 'Definition of Done,' and tracking team progress with appropriate metrics.
Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations: Gain insights into effectively engaging stakeholders, managing their expectations, and educating them about Agile processes.
Advanced Challenges and Scaling Agile: Tackle the challenges of managing multiple teams, understand the nuances of scaled Agile frameworks, and adapt to the dynamics of global virtual teams.
Personal Development and Leadership: Embrace continuous learning and adaptation, focus on personal leadership development, and learn to motivate and engage teams effectively.
Special Topics and Emerging Trends: Stay ahead with advice on integrating current trends like DevOps into Agile teams and addressing workplace challenges like cyber aggression.
Each piece of advice is presented with key insights, practical tips, and actionable steps, making this book a valuable resource for practical implementation. The book also emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, continuous improvement, and maintaining an Agile mindset in the face of evolving project landscapes.
Audience:
Whether you are new to the role of a Scrum Master or an experienced Agile project manager, this book provides essential knowledge and tools to navigate the Agile journey. It is a must-read for those seeking to foster high-performing Agile teams, drive successful projects, and develop as Agile leaders.
From 2020: The last year of my Ph.D. program
When Abdullah Oguz’s scooter battery failed on campus, his fellow UNC Greensboro graduate students pushed him to where he needed to go. The Turkey native values such teamwork, in-person and online. He is a doctoral student researching social behavior and business performance in the global virtual workplace. The future professor seeks ways to discourage and prevent cyberbullying, which enhance the ability of global virtual teams to work together to reach their final destination. #UNCGWay
My research interests consist of workplace cyberbullying and cyber deviance, cybersecurity (both internal and external threats), the impact of workplace surveillance on cybersecurity measures, the digitalization of the workplace, global virtual teams, the societal impact of IT use, effects of technology use on well-being, business analytics, societal implications of big data analytics, agile project management, global information technology management, global digital divide, use of IS in supply chain management, and e-government adoption.
Teaching Profile
Project Management Class at UNCG
Cleveland State University (2020-2021 & 2024)
IST 614: Project Management and Scheduling
IST 612: Business Analysis
IST 621: Advanced Systems Analysis and Design
IST 601: IT for Competitive Advantage
IST 305: IT for Competitive Advantage
Central Connecticut State University (2022-2024)
MIS 201: Introduction to Management Information Systems
MIS 300: IT Project Management I
MIS 310: Contemporary Business Applications Development I (Python)
MIS 450: IT Governance and Strategy
MIS 462: IT Project Management II (Agile)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1998-2000)
ISM 110: Business Computing I
ISM 116: Web Design and Development
SCM 304: Managing / Organizing Projects
