Agile Project Management For Dummies (eBook)

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.

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