Agile Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition

  • 7h 42m
  • Mark C. Layton
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2020

Learn how to apply agile concepts to your projects. This fully updated book covers changes to agile approaches and new information related to the methods of managing an agile project.

Agile Project Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition gives product developers and other project leaders the tools they need for a successful project. This book’s principles and techniques will guide you in creating a product roadmap, self-correcting iterations of deployable products, and preparing for a product launch. Agile approaches are critical for achieving fast and flexible product development. It’s also a useful tool for managing a range of business projects.

Written by one of the original agile technique thought-leaders, this book guides you and your teams in discovering why agile techniques work and how to create an effective agile environment. Users will gain the knowledge to improve various areas of project management.

  • Define your product’s vision and features
  • Learn the steps for putting agile techniques into action
  • Manage the project’s scope and procurement
  • Plan your team’s sprints and releases
  • Simplify reporting related to the project

Agile Project Management For Dummies can help you to better manage the scope of your project as well as its time demands and costs. You’ll also be prepared to skillfully handle team dynamics, quality challenges, and risks.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Modernizing Project Management
  • Applying the Agile Manifesto and Principles
  • Why Being Agile Works Better
  • Agility is about Being Customer Focused
  • Agile Approaches
  • Agile Environments in Action
  • Agile Behaviors in Action
  • The Permanent Team
  • Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap
  • Planning Releases and Sprints
  • Working Throughout the Day
  • Showcasing Work, Inspecting, and Adapting
  • Managing a Portfolio—Pursuing Value over Requirements
  • Managing Scope and Procurement
  • Managing Time and Cost
  • Managing Team Dynamics and Communication
  • Managing Quality and Risk
  • Building a Foundation
  • De-Scaling across Teams
  • Being a Change Agent
  • Ten Key Benefits of Agile Product Development
  • Ten Key Factors for Agile Product Development Success
  • Ten Signs That You’re Not Agile
  • Ten Valuable Resources for Agile Professionals
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