When software development teams move to agile methods even 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 (PMP®) 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 with an explanation of 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 (PMI®) classic, methodology, independent techniques and terminology to agile practices. By covering both process and project lifecycles they 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.

The Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility addresses:

• The relationship between The PMBOK® Guide and agile practices, similarities, overlaps, and differences
• The role and value of agile techniques including iteration/release planning and retrospectives
• How to use agile techniques to systematically and continually reduce risk
• How to implement Quality Assurance (QA) where it really belongs
• Learning to trust your teams and listen for their discoveries
• Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for software in agile, collaborative environments
• How to avoid the common mistakes software teams make in transitioning to agile
• Coordination with project management offices and non-agile teams
• "Selling" agile within your teams and throughout your organization

This book is for every project manager who wants to become more agile.

Table of Contents:

Part I An Agile Overview 7

Part II The Bridge: Relating PMBOK® Guide Practices to Agile Practices 49

Part III Crossing the Bridge to Agile 215

Product Details

Retail Price: $44.99 PMB Price: $30.00
ISBN: 978-0321502759
Publication Date: May 2008
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Author: Michele Sliger & Stacia Broderick
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Pages:  384