Overview
The second edition of An Introduction to Agile Project Delivery examines how non–software development corporations and practitioners can apply various Agile methods, tools, and processes to harness the success of Agile project management.Readers will learn the various techniques that Agile has adopted across its family of methodologies, including Scrum, XP, and Crystal, as well as some of Agile's influences, such as Lean and Kanban. In addition, this volume provides advanced instructions for using Atlassian's industry-leading Agile software, Jira, and features case studies that follow a project manager as they work through a large health care–related project. This new edition includes additional historical material on the birth and application of Agile methodologies and expanded content on the Agile mindset, Agile at scale, and managing risk. The text also provides new material expanding on the key topics of ethics, change and risk management for practitioners, and relations with product owners, consumers, and the public. With a wide focus on Agile application in a variety of settings outside of software development, this pedagogically rich text is an invaluable resource for students studying project management or business in colleges and universities in Canada and the US.
Full Product Details
Author: Aaron A. Blair
Publisher: Canadian Scholars
Imprint: Canadian Scholars
Edition: Second Edition
ISBN: 9781773384306
ISBN 10: 1773384309
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 30 June 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Aaron A. Blair's Agile Project Delivery is one of the few books that provides the what, where, why, when, and how of Agile delivery. This book offers a fantastic tool kit for anyone leading a team: from trying new approaches for the first time to refining and improving an existing practice. This comprehensive guide to Agile project delivery provides the detail rarely found in a single book. Aaron's knowledge and in-depth understanding of project delivery is evident."" - Connie Smith, MBA, PMP, CSM, SAFe SA, Senior Director, National Operations Shoppers Drug Mart""The author provides great insights and ideas for Agile project team members to clearly understand the practical approach of implementing Agile in large and complex organizations. He provides helpful illustrations, case studies, and tools to demonstrate the concepts and an example of their implementation. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in learning about Agile."" - Jamal El Ali, MBA, PMP, SCT, CSM, Lecturer, Engineering, Architecture, and Science, Ryerson University
Author Information
Aaron A. Blair is a Professor of Project Management at Conestoga College and an accomplished executive and team builder with over 20 years of experience. Aaron is a strategic leader with a proven track record of building organizational capability, successfully delivering projects, and creating and managing high-performance teams across many major functions. He is a PMI Project Management Professional, a Certified Professional in Health Information and Management Systems, and a Certified Scrum Master.
