Agile Project Management Methodology for Beginners: Scrum Project Management for Beginners

By Andy Webb

The older rigid traditional models of delivering changes has been replaced with an agile way of delivering changes. The world of apps, and internet driven economy means that any change has to be delivered almost overnight with no scope for delays and the consumer wants things almost immediately.Agile provides that project management methodology to help you get the results immediately.

Written for beginners, this book explains Agile concepts using the Scrum approach and fits them together into a cohesive framework. Instead of merely defining terms, it presents Agile as a living, dynamic system for stripping away the frills and getting back to basics while managing projects. The first half of the book explains the Agile Manifesto in detail, both in theory and practice. The second half of the book gives detailed explanations for applying Scrum, which is an Agile method known for its simplicity and ease of implementation.
Small startups and entrepreneurs will find practical advice, encouragement, and inspiration in this book, while development teams in larger companies will appreciate its clear, concise explanation of how the pieces of the Agile puzzle fit together.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AP Publishing
• Release date: Mar 21, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301787647

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Agile Project Management Methodology for Beginners: Scrum project management for beginners

by Andy Webb

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Disclaimer: This book contains general information that is based on author’s own knowledge and experiences. It is published for general reference and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. The publisher and the author disclaim any personal liability, either directly or indirectly, for the information contained within. Although the author and the publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained within, we assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions and inconsistencies.

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Dedication:

To my parents.

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Agile Project Management Methodology for Beginners

Scrum project management for beginners

By Andy Webb

http://thetruemanager.com/freegift

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CONTENTS

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Introduction

1. Agile Overview

2. Agile Up Close

3. Introduction to Scrum

4. Scrum Up Close: The Sprint Cycle

5. Agile in Action

Appendix: The 12 Principles of Agile

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INTRODUCTION

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My first experience with Agile was in 2005 at a small tech startup company on the West Coast. At the time, the concept of software as a service (SaaS) was in its infancy, and we ended up developing a great product that fell short of its potential because the public was still committed to desktop software.

But the seed had been planted, and I’ve spent my entire career since then working as a contractor in small startups developing software products. With the emergence of cloud computing in 2008, a lot of pieces fell into place for me. Since then I’ve been part of several great projects, including a number of mobile web applications. Invariably, the most successful companies I’ve worked for used Agile to manage their teams.

My intent in writing this book is to use my experience as an Agile team member to introduce readers to the basic principles of Agile. This is not an advanced Agile practice manual. In fact, I believe that once you learn the basics, the best place to learn advanced Agile methods is

Reviews for Agile Project Management Methodology for Beginners

[Virginia Lopez Picazo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Clear and concise. All what I was looking for a first vision of the agile methodologies.