Agile Project Management For Dummies, 4ed

Mark C. Layton, Steven J. Ostermiller, Dean J. Kynaston

ISBN: 9789377062583

496 pages

Publication Year: 2026

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Description

Agile project management is a fast and flexible approach to managing all projects, not just software development. By learning the principles and techniques in this book, you will be able to create a product roadmap, schedule projects, and prepare for product launches with the ease of agile software developers. You'll discover how to manage scope, time, and cost, as well as team dynamics, quality, and risk of every project.

Inside:

Why agile techniques work
Steps for putting agile into action
Define product vision and features
Plan releases and sprints
Manage scope and procurement
Simplify and increase project reporting
Create an agile environment

About the Author

Mark C. Layton (Las Vegas, NV), known globally as Mr. Agile®, is an organizational strategist and PMI certification instructor with over 25 years in the project/program management field. He is the founder of Platinum Edge, LLC, an agile focused team that trains, coaches, and mentors Global 1000 companies on using agile techniques to improve project ROI and organizational effectiveness. Mark travels the world speaking and training on agile, scrum, and project management.

Table of Contents

Book Review

Part 1: Understanding Agility 5

Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 7

Chapter 2: Applying the Agile Manifesto and Principles 21

Chapter 3: Discovering Why Being Agile Works Better 49

Chapter 4: Agility Is about Being Customer Focused 71

Part 2: Being Agile 91

Chapter 5: Approaches to Becoming More Agile 93

Chapter 6: Environments for Success 111

Chapter 7: Behaviors Enabling Agility 123

Chapter 8: The Permanent Team 147

Part 3: Agile Planning and Execution 157

Chapter 9: Defining the Product Goal and Product Roadmap 159

Chapter 10: Planning Releases and Sprints 183

Chapter 11: Working throughout the Day 215

Chapter 12: Showcasing Work, Inspecting, and Adapting 241

Part 4: Project Management with Agility 253

Chapter 13: Managing a Portfolio 255

Chapter 14: Managing Scope and Procurement 271

Chapter 15: Managing Time and Cost 291

Chapter 16: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 311

Chapter 17: Managing Quality and Risk 339

Part 5: Ensuring Success 365

Chapter 18: Building a Foundation 367

Chapter 19: De-Scaling across Organizations 383

Chapter 20: Being a Change Agent 405

Part 6: The Part of Tens 433

Chapter 21: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Product Development 435

Chapter 22: Ten Key Factors for Agile Product Development Success 443

Chapter 23: Ten Signs That You're Not Becoming More Agile 449

Chapter 24: Ten Valuable Resources for Improving Agility 461