Agile Project Management For Dummies
Published on 8. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-1-118-02624-3 (ISBN)
Description
Be flexible and faster with Agile project management
As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months. Agile Project Management For Dummies can make that happen. This is the first book to provide a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile Project Management approaches, tools, and techniques. With the fast pace of mobile and web technology development, software project development must keep pace; Agile Project Management enables developers to complete and implement projects more quickly and this book shows you how.
* Offers a practical context for understanding and applying Agile techniques, moving from theory into actual practice
* Explains when to use Agile and how to avoid common pitfalls
* Written by experts who know how to apply the principles in real-world situations
Agile Project Management For Dummies enables you to understand and apply Agile principles for faster, more accurate development.
As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months. Agile Project Management For Dummies can make that happen. This is the first book to provide a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile Project Management approaches, tools, and techniques. With the fast pace of mobile and web technology development, software project development must keep pace; Agile Project Management enables developers to complete and implement projects more quickly and this book shows you how.
* Offers a practical context for understanding and applying Agile techniques, moving from theory into actual practice
* Explains when to use Agile and how to avoid common pitfalls
* Written by experts who know how to apply the principles in real-world situations
Agile Project Management For Dummies enables you to understand and apply Agile principles for faster, more accurate development.
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Mark C. Layton, MBA, CST, PMP, SCPM, ("Mr. Agile") is an organizational strategist and PMI certification instructor. He is the Los Angeles chair for the Agile Leadership Network and is the founder of Platinum Edge, Inc. Mark has MBAs from UCLA and National University of Singapore, is a Certified Scrum Trainer, PMP-certified, and recipient of Stanford University's advanced project management certification.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Agile 7
Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 9
Chapter 2: The Agile Manifesto and Principles 19
Chapter 3: Why Agile Works Better 43
Part II: Being Agile 61
Chapter 4: Agile Frameworks 63
Chapter 5: Putting Agile into Action: The Environment 77
Chapter 6: Putting Agile into Action: The Behaviors 87
Part III: Working in Agile 107
Chapter 7: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 109
Chapter 8: Planning Releases and Sprints 127
Chapter 9: Working Through the Day 151
Chapter 10: Showcasing Work and Incorporating Feedback 169
Chapter 11: Preparing for Release 179
Part IV: Managing in Agile 185
Chapter 12: Managing Scope and Procurement 187
Chapter 13: Managing Time and Cost 207
Chapter 14: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 227
Chapter 15: Managing Quality and Risk 251
Part V: Ensuring Agile Success275
Chapter 16: Building a Foundation 277
Chapter 17: Being a Change Agent 289
Part VI: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 18: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Project Management 309
Chapter 19: Ten Key Metrics for Agile Project Management 317
Chapter 20: Ten Key Resources for Agile Project Management 327
Index 331
Part I: Understanding Agile 7
Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 9
Chapter 2: The Agile Manifesto and Principles 19
Chapter 3: Why Agile Works Better 43
Part II: Being Agile 61
Chapter 4: Agile Frameworks 63
Chapter 5: Putting Agile into Action: The Environment 77
Chapter 6: Putting Agile into Action: The Behaviors 87
Part III: Working in Agile 107
Chapter 7: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 109
Chapter 8: Planning Releases and Sprints 127
Chapter 9: Working Through the Day 151
Chapter 10: Showcasing Work and Incorporating Feedback 169
Chapter 11: Preparing for Release 179
Part IV: Managing in Agile 185
Chapter 12: Managing Scope and Procurement 187
Chapter 13: Managing Time and Cost 207
Chapter 14: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 227
Chapter 15: Managing Quality and Risk 251
Part V: Ensuring Agile Success275
Chapter 16: Building a Foundation 277
Chapter 17: Being a Change Agent 289
Part VI: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 18: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Project Management 309
Chapter 19: Ten Key Metrics for Agile Project Management 317
Chapter 20: Ten Key Resources for Agile Project Management 327
Index 331