Agile Project Management For Dummies

Rev up your software development with a faster, more flexible approach

When it comes to software development, you can drive a high performance racecar or bounce along in a horse and buggy. The choice is clear, and it's time to put your foot on the gas as you learn how to implement agile techniques. This simple, step-by-step guide puts all the tools and techniques in your hands so you can manage your projects in the most efficient way possible.

• Getting agile — from the Agile Manifesto and the 12 Agile Principles to the benefits and reasons for implementing, build your foundation for understanding this project management approach

• Putting the pieces into place — dive under the umbrella of agile approaches, create the physical environment, and establish the roles on your team

• Time to go to work — build your skills in agile planning, creating a product roadmap, scheduling releases, planning iterations, and preparing for the launch

• Building your project management skills — learn how to manage everything from scope, time, and cost to team dynamics, quality, and risk

• Ensuring success — recruit the right members for your team and follow the key steps to make agile work in your organization

Open the book and find:

• Why agile techniques work better than historical approaches

• Overviews of lean, extreme programming, and scrum

• Steps for putting agile into action

• Ways to define product vision and features

• How to plan releases and sprints

• Methods for managing scope and procurement

• How to simplify and increase project reporting

• Tips for creating an environment that works for agile

Learn to:

• Complete software projects in weeks instead of months

• Use agile techniques to reduce risk and leverage core benefits

• Turn agile theory into practice

• Avoid common pitfalls