Agile Project Delivery: A Practical Approach for Corporate Environments Beyond Software Development - Softcover

Aaron A. Blair (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1773382144 ISBN 13: 9781773382142

Publisher: Canadian Scholars, 2020

Synopsis

Agile Project Delivery: A Practical Approach for Corporate Environments Beyond Software Development reviews how various Agile methods can be applied to project management in complex corporate environments beyond the software development sphere. Readers will learn various techniques across the many methodologies that are part of the Agile family, including Scrum, XP, and Crystal, as well as some of Agile’s influences, such as Lean and Kanban.

Written to bridge the gap between Agile methodology and application, this concise text features practical delivery approaches, specific case studies, unique templates to assist in Agile application, and chapter discussion questions to reinforce understanding on how to harness Agile techniques. With a wide focus on a variety of settings outside of software development, this pedagogically rich text is an invaluable resource for students in any project management course at the college and university levels as well as for both aspiring and experienced project practitioners.

FEATURES:

• offers advanced instructions on how to use Atlassian’s industry-leading Agile software, Jira
• discusses the application of Agile methods in non–software development industries, featuring case studies that follow a project manager working through a large health care–related project
• features lists of key terms, case studies, templates, informative figures, discussion questions, and a concluding glossary
• includes lecture slides and an exam test bank for instructors

About this title

About the Author

Aaron A. Blair is a Professor of Project Management at Conestoga College and an accomplished executive and team builder with over 20 years of experience. Aaron is a strategic leader with a proven track record of building organizational capability, successfully delivering projects, and creating and managing high-performance teams across many major functions. He is a PMI Project Management Professional, a Certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems, and a Certified Scrum Master.

From the Back Cover

Agile Project Delivery reviews how different Agile methods can be applied to project delivery in complex corporate environments beyond the Agile Manifesto’s original scope of software development. Taking readers through a typical project lifecycle, the text demonstrates how Agile techniques can be applied to each phase of a project using valuable tools and examples. Agile Project Delivery covers various approaches that are used across the many methodologies and frameworks that are part of the Agile family, including Scrum, XP, and Crystal, as well as some of Agile’s influences, such as Lean and Kanban. Agile Project Delivery also provides readers with advanced instructions for using Atlassian’s industry-leading Agile software, Jira.

Bridging the gap between Agile methodology and application, this concise guide features practical delivery approaches, engaging case studies, useful templates to assist in Agile application, and chapter discussion questions to reinforce understanding on how to harness the benefits of Agile. With a focus on settings outside of software development and an accessible, pragmatic approach, Agile Project Delivery is an invaluable resource for students in any project management course, as well as for both aspiring and experienced project practitioners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Canadian Scholars
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1773382144
• ISBN 13: 9781773382142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 290