Project Management the Agile Way was written primarily for experienced project managers, architects and systems analysts who are comfortable in traditional methods of project management but need to learn about agile methods for software projects. It also provides an understanding regarding how to make agile work effectively in your enterprise.

The methodologies, discussed in this book are all included under the agile umbrella and go by many names; such as Scrum, XP, Crystal and EVO, to name a few. Project managers will gain practical day-to-day tips and advice on how to apply these practices to mainstream projects and how to integrate these methods with other methodologies used in the enterprise. This book is an excellent guide on how to select and use the best agile method for a particular project and, just as important, explains when agile methods are not the best alternative.

Key Features ofProject Management the Agile Way include:

• A review of most of the popular agile and iterative methodologies for project managers
• Practical tips and application advice harmonizing agile and iterative methods with mainstream project processes
• Describes how earned value can work with non-traditional methods
• Explains how to scale agile and iterative methods for enterprise projects
• Shows the means to contract and outsource with agile and iterative methods
• Provides guidance to build a business case and track post-project benefits

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Product Details

Retail Price: $59.95 PMB Price: $36.00
ISBN: 978-1604270273
Publication Date: Jan-10
Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
Author: John C. Goodpasture
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Pages:  320