Introduction 1

Part1: Understanding Agility 5

Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 7

Chapter 2: Applying the Agile Manifesto and Principles 21

Chapter 3: Why Being Agile Works Better 49

Chapter 4: Agility Is about Being Customer Focused 69


Part2: Being Agile 89

Chapter 5: Agile Approaches 91

Chapter 6: Agile Environments in Action 109

Chapter 7: Agile Behaviors in Action 123

Chapter 8: The Permanent Team 149


Part3: Agile Planning and Execution 159

Chapter 9: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 161

Chapter 10: Planning Releases and Sprints 183

Chapter 11: Working throughout the Day 215

Chapter 12: Showcasing Work, Inspecting, and Adapting 239


Part4: Agility Management 251

Chapter 13: Managing a Portfolio: Pursuing Value over Requirements 253

Chapter 14: Managing Scope and Procurement 269

Chapter 15: Managing Time and Cost 287

Chapter 16: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 307

Chapter 17: Managing Quality and Risk 331


Part5: Ensuring Success 355

Chapter 18: Building a Foundation 357

Chapter 19: De-Scaling across Teams 373

Chapter 20: Being a Change Agent 395


Part6: The Part of Tens 421

Chapter 21: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Product Development 423

Chapter 22: Ten Key Factors for Agile Product Development Success 431

Chapter 23: Ten Signs That You’re Not Agile 437

Chapter 24: Ten Valuable Resources for Agile Professionals 449

Index 455