Agile Product and Project Management: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right Products Right

by Mariya Breyter

Use this comprehensive Agile product and project management guide with real-world case studies and examples for self-learning or as a student textbook. Whether you are a CEO or a student, this book will take you from Agile delivery to team topology and product-market fit.
Agile delivery is becoming a mainstream project management framework, increasing demand for an understanding of modern related concepts. Agile Product and Project Management covers IT delivery and project management basics while approaching IT as a customer-centric product delivery ecosystem.

The book covers two major building the RIGHT product and building the product RIGHT. Each chapter builds on the materials in the previous chapter. Terminology and exercises are introduced sequentially. The book takes you on a journey from identifying a product using Agile principles to delivering and iterating on this process, step-by-step. The final chapter provides practical advice on role-based interviews, career progression, professional certifications and affiliations, and communities of practice.



You’ll Learn





The Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, which explains why every project has to align with organizational objectives and how these objectives are used to measure project successAgile (Scrum, Kanban, XP), Waterfall, and hybrid product and project management practices, and how to apply the "working backwards" framework from the customer to IT projectsThe Lean Startup framework of product design, based on the "build-measure-learn" feedback loop, and compared with Waterfall requirements gathering and project scope managementDesign Thinking and customer research practicesThe product backlog taxonomy (epic, user story, subtask, bug, etc.), prioritization techniques, ongoing backlog maintenance, and stakeholder communicationMajor aspects of IT delivery, including Agile teams, roles, frameworks, and success criteriaWaterfall planning and Scrum, in detail, including its Sprint structure, artifacts, roles, and ceremonies (meetings) as well as a comparison of Agile scaling frameworksCase studies of modern technology leaders, from startups to FAANGExamples of release plans and delivery reports based on actual projects in a wide range of companies, ways to minimize technical debt, implement DevOps, and establish quality management practices for software productsEffective ways of managing dependencies and delivering products that delight customers and made the Silicon Valley giants successful and allowed for rapid business growth



Who This Book Is For

Graduate students specializing in computer science, information systems, project management, and related management areas; practitioners seeking professional development; and project management professionals looking to grow their careers into Agile product and project management

496 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2022

Reviews

[Siri Kostanyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read 'Agile Product and Project Management: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Right Products Right' by Mariya Breyter, I can confidently say this book is nothing short of amazing. It bridges the theoretical props of Agile with real-world practical applications in a manner that is both accessible and deeply enlightening. As someone passionate about enhancing my project management skills, I found the step-by-step guidance, enriched with case studies and examples, to be incredibly valuable.

What sets this book apart is its comprehensive coverage of both the strategic aspect of building the right product and the tactical methodologies of building the product right. The insights into frameworks like OKR, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking, paired with actionable advice on career advancement and professional development, have been particularly transformative for me. Whether you're a student, a professional looking to level up, or a leader aiming to adopt Agile in your organization, this book offers a comprehensive toolkit for success.

Mariya Breyter has crafted a masterpiece that has not only educated me but also inspired me to apply these principles in my daily work. It's a must-read for anyone serious about mastering Agile product and project management.

[Kristen Considine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was decent. A good reminder of everything we learned in the Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner courses. And used some good real world examples and a lot of charts/graphs. It’s written as a text book but was still a helpful read.

[madi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it a little too quickly and found it more detailed than expected, not all chapters were directly relevant to my current field, but it was a very good and interesting read. Best used as a course and as reference rather than a book.