The Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility

When software development teams move to agile methods, experienced project managers often struggle—doubtful about the new approach and uncertain about their new roles and responsibilities. In this book, two long-time certified Project Management Professionals (PMP^Rs) and Scrum trainers have built a bridge to this dynamic new paradigm. They show experienced project managers how to successfully transition to agile by refocusing on facilitation and collaboration, not “command and control.”

The authors begin by explaining how agile works: how it differs from traditional “plan-driven” methodologies, the benefits it promises, and the real-world results it delivers. Next, they systematically map the Project Management Institute’s classic, methodology-independent techniques and terminology to agile practices. They cover both process and project lifecycles and carefully address vital issues ranging from scope and time to cost management and stakeholder communication. Finally, drawing on their own extensive personal experience, they put a human face on your personal transition to agile--covering the emotional challenges, personal values, and key leadership traits you’ll need to succeed.

Coverage includes

• Relating the PMBOK^R Guide ideals to agile practices: similarities, overlaps, and differences
• Understanding the role and value of agile techniques such as iteration/release planning and retrospectives
• Using agile techniques to systematically and continually reduce risk
• Implementing quality assurance (QA) where it belongs: in analysis, design, defect prevention, and continuous improvement
• Learning to trust your teams and listen for their discoveries
• Procuring, purchasing, and contracting for software in agile, collaborative environments
• Avoiding the common mistakes software teams make in transitioning to agile
• Coordinating with project management offices and non-agile teams
• “Selling” agile within your teams and throughout your organization

For every project manager who wants to become more agile.

Part I    An Agile Overview 7

Chapter 1    What is "Agile"? 9

Chapter 2    Mapping from the PMBOK^R Guide to Agile 25

Chapter 3    The Agile Project Lifecycle in Detail 37

Part II    The Bridge: Relating PMBOK^R Guide Practices to Agile Practices 49

Chapter 4    Integration Management 51

Chapter 5    Scope Management 67

Chapter 6    Time Management 83

Chapter 7    Cost Management 111

Chapter 8    Quality Management 129

Chapter 9    Human Resources Management 143

Chapter 10    Communications Management 159

Chapter 11    Risk Management 177

Chapter 12    Procurement Management 197

Part III    Crossing the Bridge to Agile 215

Chapter 13    How Will My Responsibilities Change? 217

Chapter 14    How Will I Work with Other Teams Who Aren't Agile? 233

Chapter 15    How Can a Project Management Office Support Agile? 249

Chapter 16    Selling the Benefits of Agile 265

Chapter 17    Common Mistakes 285

Appendix A    Agile Methodologies 295

Appendix B    Agile Artifacts 301

Glossary 321

Bibliography 327

Index 333

當軟體開發團隊轉向敏捷方法時，有經驗的專案經理常常會感到困惑，對於這種新方法持懷疑態度，並對自己的新角色和責任感到不確定。在這本書中，兩位長期擁有專案管理專業認證（PMP）和Scrum培訓師的作者為這個充滿活力的新範式搭建了一座橋樑。他們向有經驗的專案經理展示如何成功轉向敏捷方法，著重於促進和協作，而不是「命令和控制」。

作者首先解釋了敏捷方法的運作方式：它與傳統的「計劃驅動」方法有何不同，它所承諾的好處以及實際帶來的成果。接下來，他們系統地將專案管理學會的經典、與方法論無關的技巧和術語映射到敏捷實踐中。他們涵蓋了流程和專案生命週期，並仔細處理了從範圍和時間到成本管理和利益相關者溝通等重要問題。最後，根據他們自己的豐富個人經驗，他們為你個人轉向敏捷方法提供了人性化的面向，包括情感挑戰、個人價值觀和成功所需的關鍵領導特質。

本書的內容包括：
- 將PMBOK指南的理念與敏捷實踐相關聯：相似之處、重疊之處和差異之處
- 理解敏捷技巧（如迭代/發佈計劃和回顧）的角色和價值
- 使用敏捷技巧系統地並持續降低風險
- 在分析、設計、缺陷預防和持續改進中實施品質保證（QA）
- 學會信任你的團隊並聆聽他們的發現
- 在敏捷、協作環境中進行軟體採購和合約管理
- 避免軟體團隊在轉向敏捷時常犯的錯誤
- 與專案管理辦公室和非敏捷團隊協調合作
- 在團隊內部和整個組織中「推銷」敏捷方法

適合每位希望更具敏捷性的專案經理閱讀。

第一部分：敏捷概述
第1章：什麼是「敏捷」？
第2章：從PMBOK指南到敏捷的映射
第3章：詳細介紹敏捷專案生命週期

第二部分：搭建橋樑：將PMBOK指南的實踐與敏捷實踐相關聯
第4章：整合管理
第5章：範圍管理
第6章：時間管理
第7章：成本管理
第8章：品質管理
第9章：人力資源管理
第10章：溝通管理
第11章：風險管理
第12章：採購管理

第三部分：跨越橋樑轉向敏捷
第13章：我的責任將如何改變？
第14章：如何與其他非敏捷團隊合作？
第15章：專案管理辦公室如何支持敏捷？

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