Coverage includes * Relating the PMBOKR Guide ideals to agile practices: similarities, overlaps, and differences* Understanding the role and value of agile techniques such as iteration/release planning and retrospectives* Using agile techniques to systematically and continually reduce risk* Implementing quality assurance (QA) where it belongs: in analysis, design, defect prevention, and continuous improvement* Learning to trust your teams and listen for their discoveries* Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for software in agile, collaborative environments* Avoiding the common mistakes software teams make in transitioning to agile* Coordinating with project management offices and non-agile teams*"Selling" agile within your teams and throughout your organization For every project manager who wants to become more agile. Part I An Agile Overview 7 Chapter 1 What is "Agile"?
9 Chapter 2 Mapping from the PMBOKR Guide to Agile 25 Chapter 3 The Agile Project Lifecycle in Detail 37 Part II The Bridge: Relating PMBOKR Guide Practices to Agile Practices 49 Chapter 4 Integration Management 51 Chapter 5 Scope Management 67 Chapter 6 Time Management 83 Chapter 7 Cost Management 111 Chapter 8 Quality Management 129 Chapter 9 Human Resources Management 143 Chapter 10 Communications Management 159 Chapter 11 Risk Management 177 Chapter 12 Procurement Management 197 Part III Crossing the Bridge to Agile 215 Chapter 13 How Will My Responsibilities Change? 217 Chapter 14 How Will I Work with Other Teams Who Aren't Agile? 233 Chapter 15 How Can a Project Management Office Support Agile? 249 Chapter 16 Selling the Benefits of Agile 265 Chapter 17 Common Mistakes 285 Appendix A Agile Methodologies 295 Appendix B Agile Artifacts 301 Glossary 321 Bibliography 327 Index 333
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