Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility, The

Agile Software Development Series

by Michele Sliger, Stacia Broderick

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 (PMP R s) 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 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. Coverage includes 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 PMBOK R Guide to Agile 25 Chapter 3 The Agile Project Lifecycle in Detail 37 Part II The Relating PMBOK R 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

Genres: Reference, Management, Software, Technology, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2008

Reviews

[Davi Bauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I confess that this book surprised me positively. The authors did a great job in mapping the traditional versus agile approaches, focusing to explain it to traditional project managers who wants to bridge to agility. It's important to note that the authors were helped during the writing by known names as Mike Cohn and Ken Schwaber.

I gave four stars because I believe the authors should have given more emphasis between the scrum master and the agile project manager roles, since it will not always be performed by the same person.

[Eduardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a good guide for those project managers who use techniques from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and wish to know the difference between the way they are currently managing projects and Agile. The book's central theme is to map the different areas of the PMBOK to their Agile counterparts, identifying the processes and tools it makes use of.

[Christophe Addinquy · Rating 3 out of 5]

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