Agile and Iterative Development:
a Manager's Guide

by Craig Larman download a PDF brochure

Description

This practical, information-packed one-day seminar summarizes the key research, ideas, and practices of Iterative development, aimed at executive and project leadership. This is a high-impact guide for Managers and students to Agile and Iterative development methods: what they are, how they work, how to implement them - and why you should.
Using statistically significant research and case studies, noted methods expert Craig Larman presents a convincing case for iterative development. Mr. Larman offers a concise, information-packed summary of the key ideas that drive all Agile and Iterative processes, with the details of several noteworthy Iterative methods: Scrum, XP, Lean Development, and UP.
Coverage includes:

• Compelling evidence that Iterative methods reduce project risk
• Frequently asked questions
• Agile and Iterative values and practices
• Dozens of useful Iterative and Agile practice tips
• New Management skills for Agile/Iterative Project Leaders
• Key practices of Scrum, XP, Lean Software Development, and an Agile UP

Each student receives a copy of Larman's book "Agile and Iterative Development: a Manager's Guide".

Main Topics

• Iterative and Evolutionary Methods
• Agile Methods
• An Agile Project Scenario
• Motivation
• Evidence
• Scrum
• Extreme Programming
• An Agile Unified Process
• Lean Development
• Practice Tips