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This book will guide you through each step of your project, clearly defining the underlying principles that should be applied to every project, regardless of what is going on inside or outside the project environment.

The Agile auditing challengeMany auditors are now encountering Agile management methodologies for the first time. In some cases, this can cause problems for the audit process because the methodology is very different from traditional approaches. Aside from the difficulties faced by the auditor, an ineffective audit can have a negative effect on an Agile project by giving a false impression of its progress. It might even harm the final project outcome. Bridging the gap between Agile teams and AuditorsWritten for auditors and Agile managers, Agile Governance and Audit bridges the gap between traditional auditing approaches and the requirements of Agile methodologies. It provides an overview of Agile for auditors and other risk professionals who have not encountered the approach before. The book also tells Agile teams what auditors and risk professionals need, and the sort of questions they are likely to ask. Essential reading for anyone involved in an Agile auditEach chapter includes hints and tips for auditors, and a selection of case studies is included to illustrate the practical issues involved in auditing Agile projects. This makes it an ideal book for any auditor encountering the Agile methodology, and any Agile teams preparing for a management audit. This book will enable you to: understand the principles of Agileappreciate how it might be effectively auditedimprove communication between the auditor and the Agile team. Read this book to understand how to get the most out of Agile audits, whatever your role.

Be part of the Agile revolutionIn 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, showswhythese approaches work, and demonstrates how to use Agile to significantly increase productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction inanyindustry. Benefits of Agile for your organisation: Proven methods for meeting every project deadlineMore accurate status reporting with substantially less paperworkA highly responsive adaptive management framework with minimal overheadsGreater staff motivation, innovation, and value creationSignificantly more efficient use of limited resources and timeStrategies for leveraging internal and external changes in the organization, including changing market conditionsBetter customer relationships, more compelling product development and higher quality outputs through direct stakeholder engagementMore effective use of available budgets to deliver real productivity gains across a range of business activities. The key business value of 12 Agile Principles explainedAgile 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. Will it work for me?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. Buy this book and learn how to unleash the potential of Agile for your organization.

In this unique book, Sean Robson offers practical advice on the most effective way to see projects through from beginning to end. Basing his strategies on the twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto, and drawing on his vast experience, he particularly focuses on the use of Scrum and Kanban and their suitability for certain types of projects, enabling you to select the most appropriate method for the task in hand. As you read this book, you will learn how to build customer loyalty by delivering consistently high standards and offering greater flexibility and transparency. You will realize cost savings as you analyze your expenditure, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies in the delivery cycle. Effectiveness will increase as you promote greater inter-company collaboration and reduce the stress that so often accompanies large-scale projects. You will be able to eliminate unnecessary paperwork as you improve the clarity of requirements. Late projects, and those that exceed budget, will be a thing of the past!

Everything you want to know about Agile comprehensively addresses the issues that IT departments face when they try to implement Agile approaches within the constraints of their traditional organizations, including existing project frameworks, budgeting structures, contracts and corporate reporting. It is an essential resource for IT departments that want to deliver successful Agile results, even in the most challenging environments.