Agile project management how to succeed in the face of changing project requirements - Chin, Gary (AMACOM, 2004)
Includes index
Defining agile project management -- Determining when to use agile project management -- Projects are the business -- The cross-functional team: organizing for agility -- The project manager's role -- The agile project team -- Planning for agility -- Approaching risk management in an agile environment -- Management: creating an environment of agility -- The operational project management infrastructure -- Agile portfolio management: aligning tactical projects with business strategy -- Integrating portfolio and project management with the product development process for business success
In a fast-paced environment filled with uncertainty, successfully completing projects on time can feel like running an obstacle course. An emphasis on speed often forces project teams to make decisions without crucial data, leading to frequent changes of direction once more information becomes known. If people aren't light on their feet, complicated projects can easily get tripped up. Agile Project Management gives readers the strategies they need to take charge of urgent projects that involve unique resources and elements of uncertainty. The book offers an improvement upon classical project management processes by tying project processes more directly to the ever-changing requirements of business objective achieving improved flexibility and response time. Filled with examples showing how to implement agile PM into all project situations, the book demonstrates how to develop an appropriate and supportive infrastructure and environment, and reviews the roles of the project manager, general management, and the project team. Agile Project Management is the ultimate method for achieving superior results in an accelerated and changing environment