Agile Project Management for Dummies (Paperback)

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