Agile for project managers

by Canty, Denise

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Title Statements

Full title :Agile for project managers / Denise Canty.

Summary

Agile project management is a proven approach for designing and delivering software with improved value to customers. Agility is all about self-directed teams, feedback, light documentation, and working software with shorter development cycles. The role of the project manager with agile differs significantly from traditional project management in that there is minimal up-front planning. Agile for Project Managers will help project managers from any industry transition to agile project management. The book examines the project management component of agility, concentrating on industry standards, certifications, and being agile. It also compares agile methods to traditional project management methods throughout to provide readers with a clear understanding of the differences between the two. The book{u2019}s focus is in alignment with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) credential{u2014}making it an ideal resource for anyone preparing for the PMI-ACP® exam. Coverage includes: Agile as a project management methodology Agile teams Agile tools and techniques Flavors of agile Agile principles Agile certifications The book provides readers with the understanding required to decide which projects will benefit from agile. It also includes information that can help readers to assess their organizations{u2019} readiness for agile methods. Complete with a list of agile training providers, the book will help certified project managers make a smooth transition to agile project management and will provide newcomers with the basic knowledge needed to pass the PMI-ACP® exam, the first time around.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2015.
Edition:1st

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Auerbach
Place of Publication:Boca Raton
Language:eng
Publication Date:2015.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource : : illustrations (black and white).

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781482244991, 1482244993
oclc:ocn989061258
Dewey Decimal:658.404028551

What Exactly Is Agile?; Agile Is Faster; Agile Changes Are Inherent; Agile Is Value-Focused; Agile Is Risk-Focused; Agile Methods Support the Delivery of High-Quality; Products; Agile Manifesto; Traditional Project Management; Moving to Agile; Chapter Summary; ; Agile Concepts ; Agile Values; Recap; Agile Guiding Principles; Declaration of Interdependence; Chapter Summary; ; The Most Popular Agile Methods ; Scrum Overview; Scrum Transparency; Adaptation; Inspection; Iterative and Incremental Development; Time-Boxing; Collaboration; Self-Organization; Scrum Management and Leadership Styles; Scrum Roles and Responsibilities; Product Owner; ScrumMaster; Scrum Team; Scrum Planning; Sprints; Core Values of Scrum; Sprint Artifacts (Deliverables); Product Vision; Prioritized Product Backlog; Sprint Goal; Sprint Backlog; Blocks List; Sprint.

(Product) Increment; Sprint Burndown Chart; Scrum Board; Recap of Scrum; Extreme Programming (XP) Overview; XP Core Values; XP Roles and Responsibilities; Customer; Developer; Tracker; Coach; XP Core Practices; Recap of XP; Chapter Summary; ; Agile Tools; Agile Project Management Tools; Tools Review and Analysis Process; Agile Automated Tools; Build …