« Originating in the software industry in the early 2000s, the agile movement has permeated a broad range of industries. Organizations in diverse fields such as manufacturing, education and healthcare (among others) are implementing agile approaches. Organizations seeking a competitive advantage in today's marketplace value agile as they strive to become quicker, more responsive and flexible—all desirable organizational traits in a fast-paced, complex environment. Support exists for both traditional project management and agile approaches to achieve successful project outcomes. The Project Management Institute (PMI) partnered with Agile Alliance to develop the Agile Practice Guide. The Agile Practice Guide provides tools, situational guidelines and an understanding of the various agile approaches available to enable better results. This practice guide is essential for anyone who wants to learn more about agile approaches, but it is especially useful for those project managers accustomed to working in a more traditional environment who want to adapt to a more agile approach. It is specifically designed to work hand-in-hand with PMI's flagship publication, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Sixth Edition. Filled with examples, tips and case studies, and created with input from the leading experts in the field of agile practices, the Agile Practice Guide is an essential tool you can use to lead your organization to successful results. »--
« Originating in the software industry in the early 2000s, the agile movement has permeated a broad range of industries. Organizations in diverse fields such as manufacturing, education and healthcare (among others) are implementing agile approaches. Organizations seeking a competitive advantage in today's marketplace value agile as they strive to become quicker, more responsive and flexible—all desirable organizational traits in a fast-paced, complex environment. Support exists for both traditional project management and agile approaches to achieve successful project outcomes. The Project Management Institute (PMI) partnered with Agile Alliance to develop the Agile Practice Guide. The Agile Practice Guide provides tools, situational guidelines and an understanding of the various agile approaches available to enable better results. This practice guide is essential for anyone who wants to learn more about agile approaches, but it is especially useful for those project managers accustomed to working in a more traditional environment who want to adapt to a more agile approach. It is specifically designed to work hand-in-hand with PMI's flagship publication, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Sixth Edition. Filled with examples, tips and case studies, and created with input from the leading experts in the field of agile practices, the Agile Practice Guide is an essential tool you can use to lead your organization to successful results. »--