PRINCE2 Agile An Implementation Pocket Guide

The hands-on guide that you need to successfully deliver your projects within the PRINCE2 Agile frameworkPRINCE2 Agile: An Implementation Pocket Guideexplains how the structured, management-driven PRINCE2 project governance framework is able to work cohesively with team-driven, quality-focused, responsive Agile methods. It provides a clear explanation of how these two approaches combine to provide the governance, due diligence and accountability that senior management requires, as well as the responsiveness and flexibility that project delivery teams need in order to do their jobs most effectively.PRINCE2 Agile: An Implementation Pocket Guidesupplements the official AXELOS PRINCE2 Agile guide, giving you step-by-step advice for implementing PRINCE2 Agile for every project type in your organisation . It is as valuable for established PRINCE2 organisations as it is for organisations with no formal governance structure; as relevant for organisations that deliver traditional waterfall projects as it is for those experienced in Agile methods. The guide also includes targeted questions and customised guidance to align with the specific needs of your organisation and your projects.Product overviewPRINCE2 Agile An Implementation Pocket Guideexplains the PRINCE2 Agile framework in practical terms with project-specific guidance on how to implement it - especially valuable for those who need a readily available reference source to supplement the officialPRINCE2 Agile guide.This book addresses a range of implementation scenarios, including:PRINCE2 organisations that want to implement PRINCE2 Agile to get the benefits of Agile methods in their existing governance framework.PRINCE2 organisations that want to merge their current Agile project work into the combined PRINCE2 Agile framework.PRINCE2 organisations that want to transition the next stage of their existing waterfall projects into the combined PRINCE2 Agile framework.Organisations with no existing governance structure or project delivery method that want to implement PRINCE2 Agile as an integrated governance and project delivery framework.Organisations that currently use Agile methods with no governance framework and want to implement PRINCE2 Agile to provide greater alignment between their Agile work and corporate objectives.Most importantly,PRINCE2 Agile An Implementation Pocket Guideadheres to one of the core principles of PRINCE2 Agile by providing flexible options in each scenario to allow you to implement the processes, tools and structures that are best suited to the specific needs of your project and your organisation.ContentsChapter 1: Overview of PRINCE2describes the key elements of the PRINCE2 governance framework;Chapter 2: Overview of Agiledescribes the most common Agile methods that are used for project delivery;Chapter 3: Overview of PRINCE2 Agiledescribes how these two approaches are combined into a unified project governance and delivery framework with a focus on the benefits that this integrated approach provides;Chapter 4: Five Keys to PRINCE2 Agile Successidentifies the five most important factors for you to consider when implementing PRINCE2 Agile;Chapters 5 to 9provide step-by-step, project-specific guidance for implementing PRINCE2 in your organisation ; andChapter 10: Further Expansion of PRINCE2 Agileoffers an approach for expanding your use of PRINCE2 Agile beyond project work.PRINCE2 Agile An Implementation Pocket Guideis intended for anyone who is impacted by a PRINCE2 Agile project, either directly as a project team member or indirectly, such as customer service, quality assurance and project administration.Used in conjunction with the AXELOS officialPRINCE2 Agile guide, this book will provide you with realistic and achievable approaches for implementing a PRINCE2 Agile framework that can consistently deliver responsive, high-value project outcomes in your organisation.An AXELOS-licensed product.PRINCE2 Agile is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited. Reproduced under licence from AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited.About the authorJamie Lynn Cooke has 25 years' experience as a senior business analyst, project manager and solutions consultant, working with over 130 public and private sector organisations throughout Australia, Canada and the United States.She is a Certified Scrum Product Owner and Certified ScrumMaster who has worked with Agile methods since 2003, is a signatory to the Agile Manifesto, has attended numerous Agile seminars, and has worked with prominent consultants to promote Agile methods to organisations worldwide.She is also the author ofAgile Productivity Unleashed: Proven Approaches for Achieving Real Productivity Gains in Any Organization,Agile: An Executive Guide: Real Results from IT budgets,Everything you want to know about Agile: How to get Agile results in a less-than-Agile organization, andThe Power of the Agile Business Analyst: 30 surprising ways a business analyst can add value to your Agile development team.BuyPRINCE2 Agile An Implementation Pocket Guidenow for practical advice on how to adopt and adapt the PRINCE2 Agile framework to meet the specific needs of your projects.