Agile Project Management for Dummies
- 5h 9m
- Mark C. Layton
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2012
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.
About the Author
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.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Modernizing Project Management
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The Agile Manifesto and Principles
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Why Agile Works Better
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Agile Frameworks
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Putting Agile into Action—The Environment
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Putting Agile into Action—The Behaviors
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Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap
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Planning Releases and Sprints
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Working Through the Day
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Showcasing Work and Incorporating Feedback
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Preparing for Release
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Managing Scope and Procurement
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Managing Time and Cost
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Managing Team Dynamics and Communication
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Managing Quality and Risk
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Building a Foundation
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Being a Change Agent
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Ten Key Benefits of Agile Project Management
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Ten Key Metrics for Agile Project Management
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Ten Key Resources for Agile Project Management
