Mark C. Layton, Steven J. Ostermiller

Agile Project Management For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Flex your project management muscle Agile project management is a fast and flexible approach to managing all projects, not just software development. By learning the principles and techniques in this book, you'll be able to create a product roadmap, schedule projects, and prepare for product launches with the ease of Agile software developers. You'll discover how to manage scope, time, and cost, as well as team dynamics, quality, and risk of every project. As mobile and web technologies continue to evolve rapidly, there is added pressure to develop and implement software projects in weeks instead of months--and Agile Project Management For Dummies can help you do just that. Providing a simple, step-by-step guide to Agile project management approaches, tools, and techniques, it shows product and project managers how to complete and implement projects more quickly than ever. * Complete projects in weeks instead of months * Reduce risk and leverage core benefits for projects * Turn Agile theory into practice for all industries * Effectively create an Agile environment Get ready to grasp and apply Agile principles for faster, more accurate development.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119405733
• Artikelnr.: 52555009

Autorenporträt

Mark C. Layton, aka "Mr. Agile¯(TM)," is a veteran of more than 25 years in the project and program management field. He is a Certified Scrum Trainer, a PMP, and an MBA. He holds multiple scrum scaling certifications and is the founder of Platinum Edge, LLC. Steven J. Ostermiller is a coach, mentor, and trainer empowering leaders and teams to become more agile. He holds CSP and PMP designations.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: Understanding Agility 5

Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 7

Chapter 2: Applying the Agile Manifesto and Principles 21

Chapter 3: Why Being Agile Works Better 49

Chapter 4: Agility is about Being Customer Focused 69

Part 2: Being Agile 89

Chapter 5: Agile Approaches 91

Chapter 6: Agile Environments in Action 109

Chapter 7: Agile Behaviors in Action 123

Chapter 8: The Permanent Team 149

Part 3: Agile Planning and Execution 159

Chapter 9: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 161

Chapter 10: Planning Releases and Sprints 183

Chapter 11: Working throughout the Day 215

Chapter 12: Showcasing Work, Inspecting, and Adapting 239

Part 4: Agility Management 251

Chapter 13: Managing a Portfolio: Pursuing Value over Requirements 253

Chapter 14: Managing Scope and Procurement 269

Chapter 15: Managing Time and Cost 287

Chapter 16: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 307

Chapter 17: Managing Quality and Risk 331

Part 5: Ensuring Success 355

Chapter 18: Building a Foundation 357

Chapter 19: De-Scaling across Teams 373

Chapter 20: Being a Change Agent 395

Part 6: The Part of Tens 421

Chapter 21: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Product Development 423

Chapter 22: Ten Key Factors for Agile Product Development Success 431

Chapter 23: Ten Signs That You're Not Agile 437

Chapter 24: Ten Valuable Resources for Agile Professionals 449

Index 455