Managing Agile Projects

PRAISE FOR MANAGING AGILE PROJECTS"In the hands of another, this class of material could become incoherent, but Sanjiv has enough intellectual power to ground his subject...Fans of APM and those who prefer new ideas as a catalyst for their management approach should findManaging Agile Projectsrewarding." Wes Balakian, Chairman and Executive Advisor, PMI eBusiness SIG "I only wish I had read this book when I started my career in software product management, or even better yet, when I was given my first project to manage. In addition to providing an excellent handbook for managing with agile software development methodologies,Managing Agile Projectsoffers a guide to more effective project management in many business settings." John P. Barnes, former Vice President of Product Management at Emergis, Inc. "The agile software development movement evolved from a half-dozen methodologies--Scrum, Adaptive, XP, Crystal--that while different, embodied a consistent set of values and similar practices. The agile project management movement is following the same path--strength through a blend of consistency and diversity. Sanjiv's book,Managing Agile Projects, adds both--consistency and diversity--to the concepts and practices of agile project management. His book is rich in ideas and practical advice. It is a wonderful addition to the growing literature about 'alternative' styles of project management." Jim Highsmith Sr. V.P. and Director Agile Software Development and Project Management Practice Fellow, Business Technology Council Cutter Consortium LLC, Arlington, MA "Here is an innovative approach to the management of agile projects, examining traditional project management practices that do not align well with new agile methodologies. Augustine's alternative approaches in regard to personnel, organization, and change make this a valuable resource for project managers as well as for the customer/product owner." Sydney H. Jammes, Retired C.I.A. Economist "Project management has almost become a new paradigm for getting work done in most corporations around the world. This book provides a long overdue synthesis of the diverse strategies and practices in project management. The holistic and organic approach in the book combines the people factor and task complexity elements nicely and delivers an easy-to-read narrative that should be a must-read for every manager." Tojo Thatchenkery, Professor of Organizational Learning, George Mason University "In our work with Sanjiv Augustine in New Zealand and Australia, he has always impressed me with his practical, lucid approach to the project management idea for our times--agile project management. This book captures the essence of that approach." Martyn Jones, Managing Director, Software Education Associates, Ltd. "Rejoice! Sanjiv Augustine eloquently lays out a practical and elegant organic project management model for being innovative and delivering business value while maintaining a high quality of life. And in the process, he gives the world a proven alternative to mechanistic and rigid project management practices that have stifled software development and killed creativity. A brilliant piece of work." Doug DeCarlo, author, "eXtreme Project Management: Using Leadership, Principles and Tools to Deliver Value in the Face of Volatility" "Sanjiv Augustine's informative new book,Managing Agile Projects, takes the mystery out of bringing about the successful completion of information technology projects. His innovative, clear, and sensible approach to the management of agile projects is a must-read for allAugustine, Sanjiv is the author of 'Managing Agile Projects', published 2005 under ISBN 9780131240711 and ISBN 0131240714.