Project Management the Agile Way Book

a comprehensive guide designed for experienced project managers, architects, and systems analysts who are familiar with traditional project management methods and want to learn how to effectively implement Agile practices in enterprise environments. The book explains Agile principles, values, and practices such as Scrum, XP, Crystal, and Kanban and how to harmonize these agile methods with mainstream project processes. It addresses the shift from traditional project management’s emphasis on plans and inputs to focusing on delivering business value rapidly through collaborative small teams, flexibility, and adaptability to changing requirements. Goodpasture discusses managing project business cases, planning and scheduling, team management, value delivery, and transitioning an organization to Agile. The second edition is structured in modular format to aid training and includes new coverage of hybrid agile methods, public sector practices, and transitioning strategies. It provides detailed explanations, charts, and diagrams for practical application. It also provides historical context for various project management concepts and Agile approaches, highlighting the “grand bargain” between project management and business, and introducing concepts such as return on benefit. 350 pages