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Speaking :: Topics
Kevin Aguanno,
PMP, MAPM
Agile Techniques for Managing Agile Projects
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Description While software developers appreciate the value in agile development methods such as Extreme Programming and Scrum, those sponsoring the projects hear the words "agile" and "extreme" and think "out of control" and "risky." Corporate executives funding these projects want to know that agile development projects can still be managed in a controlled manner. They are looking for a way of fitting these new project paradigms into their existing mental model of how projects should be funded, monitored, and controlled. While many agile methods download to the technical team some of the authority and responsibility normally given to managers, the managers accountable for project delivery can still play an important role. This presentation is based upon the new book, edited by Kevin Aguanno, entitled Managing Agile Projects. Participants will come away from this presentation with an understanding of the common structural challenges of managing agile projects. To meet these challenges, participants will learn several techniques for monitoring and controlling such projects, and will come away with a list of additional resources describing each technique in further detail.
Agenda
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Audience The presentation is targeted at people who manage or participate in development projects using agile methods. While software development examples are used, the principles apply to agile development projects outside of the IT industry (e.g. business consulting). Some passing familiarity with at least one agile development methodology is helpful, but not required..
Duration 90 minutes including time for audience questions.
A/V Requirements The presentation includes an electronic slide show and requires a data projector with a 1024x768 video resolution.
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Books in Print by Kevin Aguanno: 101 Ways to Reward Team Members for $20 (or Less!) - How to select and give out appropriate awards to maximize the benefit to the recipient, and over 100 inexpensive reward ideas. [Paperback and eBook formats] S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Rewards Budget: Maximize the Return on your Employee Recognition Investment - How to get the most out of your employee recongition budget by choosing the right reward for the situation and the recipient, and then giving the reward in a manner that will give you leverage with other employees. [Audiobook] Managing Agile Projects - The business benefits behind agile development methods and the insider secrets of how to manage such projects from those who developed the methods. [Paperback and eBook formats] An Introduction to Agile - The reasons why agile methods emerged, and the business benefits behind using them. Covers the elements common to all agile methods. [Palm Reader eBook] Stealth Methodology Adoption - How to package agile methods so that they can be introduced into an organization without attracting the ire of the "process police." [Palm Reader eBook] Agile Project Management Using Scrum - Background on the Scrum methodology and how it can be applied on development projects to reduce risk, improve quality, and improve stakeholder satisfaction. [Audiobook] Managing in the Face of Ever-Changing Requirements - How to manage your way through projects where requirements are constantly changing and where it is difficult (if not impossible) to set a baseline. [Audiobook] So, You Think You're Done? - The key to project closeout is half getting final agreement that the project is done, and half completing all of those often-missed tasks that keep a project from dragging on and on. Includes financial closeout, administrative closeout, legal closeout, and other tasks. [Audiobook] |
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