Introduction 1Part 1: Understanding Agility 5Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 7Chapter 2: Applying the Agile Manifesto and Principles 21Chapter 3: Why Being Agile Works Better 49Chapter 4: Agility is about Being Customer Focused 69Part 2: Being Agile 89Chapter 5: Agile Approaches 91Chapter 6: Agile Environments in Action 109Chapter 7: Agile Behaviors in Action 123Chapter 8: The Permanent Team 149Part 3: Agile Planning and Execution 159Chapter 9: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 161Chapter 10: Planning Releases and Sprints 183Chapter 11: Working throughout the Day 215Chapter 12: Showcasing Work, Inspecting, and Adapting 239Part 4: Agility Management 251Chapter 13: Managing a Portfolio: Pursuing Value over Requirements 253Chapter 14: Managing Scope and Procurement 269Chapter 15: Managing Time and Cost 287Chapter 16: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 307Chapter 17: Managing Quality and Risk 331Part 5: Ensuring Success 355Chapter 18: Building a Foundation 357Chapter 19: De-Scaling across Teams 373Chapter 20: Being a Change Agent 395Part 6: The Part of Tens 421Chapter 21: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Product Development 423Chapter 22: Ten Key Factors for Agile Product Development Success 431Chapter 23: Ten Signs That You're Not Agile 437Chapter 24: Ten Valuable Resources for Agile Professionals 449Index 455
Mark C. Layton is an entrepreneur and certification instructor with 25 years of experience in organizational design.Steven J Ostermiller is a community builder, agile trainer and coach helping organizations and people become more agile.Dean J. Kynaston is a coach, Certified Scrum Professional, and organizational agile transformation leader.