Agile Project Management For Dummies

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.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Understanding Agility

CHAPTER 1: Modernizing Project Management

CHAPTER 2: Applying the Agile Manifesto and Principles

CHAPTER 3: Why Being Agile Works Better

CHAPTER 4: Agility Is about Being Customer Focused

Part 2: Being Agile

CHAPTER 5: Agile Approaches

CHAPTER 6: Agile Environments in Action

CHAPTER 7: Agile Behaviors in Action

CHAPTER 8: The Permanent Team

Part 3: Agile Planning and Execution

CHAPTER 9: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap

CHAPTER 10: Planning Releases and Sprints

CHAPTER 11: Working throughout the Day

CHAPTER 12: Showcasing Work, Inspecting, and Adapting

Part 4: Agility Management

CHAPTER 13: Managing a Portfolio: Pursuing Value over Requirements

CHAPTER 14: Managing Scope and Procurement

CHAPTER 15: Managing Time and Cost

CHAPTER 16: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication

CHAPTER 17: Managing Quality and Risk

Part 5: Ensuring Success

CHAPTER 18: Building a Foundation

CHAPTER 19: De-Scaling across Teams

CHAPTER 20: Being a Change Agent

Part 6: The Part of Tens

CHAPTER 21: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Product Development

CHAPTER 22: Ten Key Factors for Agile Product Development Success

CHAPTER 23: Ten Signs That You’re Not Agile

CHAPTER 24: Ten Valuable Resources for Agile Professionals

About the Authors

Mark C. Layton is an entrepreneur and certification instructor with 25 years of experience in organizational design.

Steven J Ostermiller is a community builder, agile trainer and coach helping organizations and people become more agile.

Dean J. Kynaston is a coach, Certified Scrum Professional, and organizational agile transformation leader.