Managing Agile Projects

by Kevin Aguanno (Editor)

Are you being asked to manage a project with unclear requirements? High levels of change? A team using Extreme Programming or other Agile Methods? If you are a project manager or team leader who is interested in learning the secrets of successfully controlling and delivering agile projects, then this book was written for you. From learning how agile projects are different from traditional projects, to detailed guidance on a number of agile management techniques and how to introduce them onto your own projects, this book contains the insider secrets from some of the industry experts - the visionaries who developed the agile methodologies in the first place. Chapters focus on topics critical to the success of projects facing changing requirements and seemingly impossible deadlines. Chapters cover topics such as engineering unstable requirements, active stakeholder participation, conducting agile meetings, extreme testing, agile documentation, and how to use agile methods under fixed price contracts. The book also provides information to help you plan your agile projects better to avoid some common pitfalls introduced by the fast pace and concurrent activities common to agile development methods. This book will show you the tricks to keeping agile projects under control.

Genres: Programming

420 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brought together many articles about Agile. I felt like it was great because it showed both pro and con as well as a really great definition of what Agile actually is and how it can be effectively used. Some of the articles felt a bit outdated (90s and such) but that was really my only complaint with this volume.I loved how it was broken up into sections and followed that closely.

What made me pick this book up? Pamela gave it to me.

What was the best part of the book? Loved the format and the easy readability. It ensured that I would be interested in learning more about Agile.

What was the part I liked least? Some of the articles dragged but that's honestly, a very small thing. It took me 7 or 8 months to read this book because I lost it but it was totally worth it.

Favorite character: NA

Least favorite character: NA

Rereadable: Absolutely - it's a great reference tool.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had this book when I was a project manager full time. It's something I'll keep on my shelves as a reference manual for years to come. You can read it straight through or pick a section that helps you get unstuck on your current project.

I will use this book primarily as a reference manual. It goes into much more depth than any project management book I've read. It also focuses on change management, which is a missing piece in most PM books.

[Allisonperkel · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok intro and defense but nothing much more than that

[Sridevi Krishnamurthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just too good"" highly recommended for those who are into delivering agile projects!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful!