The Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility, Adobe Read ...

Michele Sliger

• 19 mei 2008
• 9780132702591

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When software development teams move to agile methods, experienced project managers often struggle—doubtful about the new approach and uncertain about their new roles and responsibilities. In this book, two long-time certified Project Management Professionals (PMPRs) and Scrum trainers have built a bridge to this dynamic new paradigm. They show experienced project managers how to successfully transition to agile by refocusing on facilitation and collaboration, not "command and control." The authors begin by explaining how agile works: how it differs from traditional "plan-driven" methodologies, the benefits it promises, and the real-world results it delivers. Next, they systematically map the Project Management Institute"s classic, methodology-independent techniques and terminology to agile practices. They cover both process and project lifecycles and carefully address vital issues ranging from scope and time to cost management and stakeholder communication. Finally, drawing on their own extensive personal experience, they put a human face on your personal transition to agile--covering the emotional challenges, personal values, and key leadership traits you"ll need to succeed. bold /bold boldCoverage includes/bold bulletlist bullet Relating the PMBOKR Guide ideals to agile practices: similarities, overlaps, and differences bullet Understanding the role and value of agile techniques such as iteration/release planning and retrospectives bullet Using agile techniques to systematically and continually reduce risk bullet Implementing quality assurance (QA) where it belongs: in analysis, design, defect prevention, and continuous improvement bullet Learning to trust your teams and listen for their discoveries bullet Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for software in agile, collaborative environments bullet Avoiding the common mistakes software teams make in transitioning to agile bullet Coordinating with project management offices and non-agile teams bullet "Selling" agile within your teams and throughout your organization /bullet /bulletlist For every project manager who wants to become more agile. bold /bold boldPart I An Agile Overview/bold 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 boldPart II The Bridge: Relating PMBOKR Guide Practices to Agile Practices /bold49 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