Overview

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.

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Author:   Mark C. Layton ,  Rachele Maurer
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.474kg
ISBN:  

9781118026243

ISBN 10:   1118026241
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   08 May 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

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

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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.

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