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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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly good, but a little old,
By SeaHen "SeaHen" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Managing Agile Projects (Paperback)
This book, which I bought as a required text for a third-year undergrad course in project management, is a compilation of writings by several different authors, all of whom have real-world experience with agile projects. It covers the basic principles, the techniques, and how to deal with problematic situations such as fixed-price contracts or demands for documentation.However, these articles are mostly from 2001-2002 and some are from the late 90s; at that time, apparently, it wasn't known how to handle an agile project much larger than 1 million lines of code. It also doesn't cover reporting tools (e.g. burndown charts, parking-lot charts) in detail, nor does it cover the hybrid traditional/agile methodologies that Kevin tells me are recommended when most of the programmers on a project are entry-level or interns (agile works best with mostly senior veteran programmers).
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4.3 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews) 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Fantastic! This book has changed the way I do my work!,
By Freddy Friedman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing Agile Projects (Paperback)
I first bought this with some concern that it was another book just espousing the need to adopt agile project management/agile software development methods; however, I was delighted to see that the book included so much more. The first couple of chapters do explain the history of the evolution of the agile method, but do so in a way that focuses on the benefits to the business stakeholders for allowing technical teams to adopt these methods, such as the several different ways that agile methods reduce risk. The next section of the book talks about how managing agile projects is different from traditional projects, and gives specific examples of the differences and how to change your project management behavior to match the new environment. The third section of the book was amazing -- it detailed a number of agile management techniques that I could adopt today into my project, without the need for necessarily adopting a whole new methodology. The last section of the book talks about some of the "gotchas" that we have to watch out for when using these agile methods. One special nugget was the last chapter which gives instructions on how to adopt these techniques and practices into an organization or onto an existing project without attracting the notice of the "process police" in an organization. I like this concept of changing the way I work while flying under the radar. I HIGHLY recommend this book to project managers, business managers, and senior technical leads of teams who are using (or would like to use) agile software development methods.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Introduction to Agile,
By Carlo Barrettara - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing Agile Projects (Paperback)
Aguanno's book is an excellent overview of agile project management methodologies and practices. Aguanno assembles leading authorities in the field to contribute their experiences and knowledge directly from real experiences. The numerous management techniques discussed will help you use agile methods to increase the value and effectiveness of all your projects. Anyone wishing to learn more about agile, or project management in general, will benefit from this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended,
By Bas De Baar - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing Agile Projects (Paperback)
This is the book I use the most when I need agile techniques for my projects. It contains all the info you need from a managers perspective; when you need a technique, and how to apply. I am very happy with all the fundamental explanations on why certain techniques can help you out with a project problem. Stakeholder participation, requirements, testing, development strategies, it is all in there. And best of all, without hype.My favorite chapter is "Stealth Methodology Adoption" which explains how to sell to higher level management that you are going agile. With contributions from Scott Ambler, Alistair Cockburn, Larry Constantine and Ronald Jeffries you know that the advice presented is from real experts. |
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