Table of Contents

Introduction 1


Part I: Understanding Agile 7


Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 9


Chapter 2: The Agile Manifesto and Principles 19


Chapter 3: Why Agile Works Better 43


Part II: Being Agile 61


Chapter 4: Agile Frameworks 63


Chapter 5: Putting Agile into Action: The Environment 77


Chapter 6: Putting Agile into Action: The Behaviors 87


Part III: Working in Agile 107


Chapter 7: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 109


Chapter 8: Planning Releases and Sprints 127


Chapter 9: Working Through the Day 151


Chapter 10: Showcasing Work and Incorporating Feedback 169


Chapter 11: Preparing for Release 179


Part IV: Managing in Agile 185


Chapter 12: Managing Scope and Procurement 187


Chapter 13: Managing Time and Cost 207


Chapter 14: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 227


Chapter 15: Managing Quality and Risk 251


Part V: Ensuring Agile Success275


Chapter 16: Building a Foundation 277


Chapter 17: Being a Change Agent 289


Part VI: The Part of Tens 307


Chapter 18: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Project Management 309


Chapter 19: Ten Key Metrics for Agile Project Management 317


Chapter 20: Ten Key Resources for Agile Project Management 327


Index 331

About the Author

Mark C. Layton, MBA, CST, PMP, SCPM, ("Mr. Agile") is an organizational strategist and PMI certification instructor. He is the Los Angeles chair for the Agile Leadership Network and is the founder of Platinum Edge, Inc. Mark has MBAs from UCLA and National University of Singapore, is a Certified Scrum Trainer, PMP-certified, and recipient of Stanford University's advanced project management certification.