{"product_id":"9780132702591","title":"The Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen 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\u003csup\u003eR\u003c\/sup\u003es) 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe authors begin by explaining how agile works: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCoverage includes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Relating the \u003ci\u003ePMBOK\u003csup\u003eR\u003c\/sup\u003e Guide\u003c\/i\u003e ideals to agile practices: similarities, overlaps, and differences  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Understanding the role and value of agile techniques such as iteration\/release planning and retrospectives  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Using agile techniques to systematically and continually reduce risk  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Implementing quality assurance (QA) where it belongs: in analysis, design, defect prevention, and continuous improvement  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Learning to trust your teams and listen for their discoveries  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for software in agile, collaborative environments  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Avoiding the common mistakes software teams make in transitioning to agile  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Coordinating with project management offices and non-agile teams  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  “Selling” agile within your teams and throughout your organization \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor every project manager who wants to become more agile.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I    An Agile Overview\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1    What is \"Agile\"? 9\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 2    Mapping from the PMBOK\u003csup\u003eR\u003c\/sup\u003e Guide to Agile 25\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 3    The Agile Project Lifecycle in Detail 37\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart II    The Bridge: Relating PMBOK\u003csup\u003eR\u003c\/sup\u003e Guide Practices to Agile Practices \u003c\/b\u003e49\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 4    Integration Management 51\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 5    Scope Management 67\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 6    Time Management 83\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 7    Cost Management 111\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 8    Quality Management 129\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 9    Human Resources Management 143\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 10    Communications Management 159\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 11    Risk Management 177\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 12    Procurement Management 197\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart III    Crossing the Bridge to Agile\u003c\/b\u003e 215\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 13    How Will My Responsibilities Change? 217\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 14    How Will I Work with Other Teams Who Aren't Agile? 233\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 15    How Can a Project Management Office Support Agile? 249\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 16    Selling the Benefits of Agile 265\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 17    Common Mistakes 285\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAppendix A    Agile Methodologies 295\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAppendix B    Agile Artifacts 301\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGlossary 321\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBibliography 327\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndex 333\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077419155696,"sku":"9780132702591","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780132702591_p0.jpg?v=1763640436","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780132702591","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}