Explains the Agile management methodology and how to make it work for your organization.
In this new edition of her award-winning book, Jamie Lynn Cooke reveals the secrets of the Agile methodologies that have revolutionized the way that many of the world’s most successful companies operate. Written for business professionals and managers, the book explains the core principles of Agile, shows why these approaches work, and demonstrates how to use Agile to significantly increase productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction in any industry.
Agile Productivity Unleashed presents the range of proven Agile methods, including Scrum®, Kanban, Feature Driven Development™ (FDD™), and the Dynamic Systems Development Method® (DSDM®) in clear business language. The author then devotes a chapter to explaining each of the 12 Agile Principles that make these approaches consistently successful and details how to use these methods to tackle the core challenges faced by every organization.
The book concludes by presenting an in-depth case study that compares Agile with traditional approaches for achieving three common business objectives, followed by step-by-step guidelines to make Agile work for your organization, and a range of resources for further reading.
1. Agile in a Nutshell;
2. Why is Agile So Effective?
3. Why Don't More Organizations Use Agile?
4. Agile Sounds Good, But...
5. Responsive Planning
6. Business-value-driven Work
7. Hands-on Business Outputs
8. Real-time Customer Feedback
9. Immovable Deadlines
10. Management by Self-motivation
11. "Just-in-time" Communication
12. Immediate Status Tracking
13. Waste Management
14. Constantly Measurable Quality
15. Rearview Mirror Checking
16. Continuous Improvement
17. Selecting Agile Approaches That Best Meet Your Needs
18. Introducing Agile Within Your Organization
19. Using Agile Tools
20. Expanding the Use of Agile in Your Organization
Jamie Lynn Cooke has 24 years of experience as a senior business analyst and solutions consultant, working with more than 130 public and private sector organizations throughout Australia, Canada, and the United States. She has been working hands-on with Agile approaches since 2003.