This book explains how to successfully deploy Agile and Kanban on a large scale in order to increase IT delivery capabilities. It factors in change, communication, a sense of urgency, clear and measurable goals, political realities, and infrastructure needs, all of which are critical ingredients for success. Through real world examples, the authors explain how IT-wide Agile and Kanban can be implemented to the entire enterprise and IT department. The text also includes many templates for use as an on-the-job guide for business and IT leaders and their teams.
Preface
Part I : Setting Up the Stage
Chapter 1 : Ineffectiveness of IT Software Project Management and Development : What Can We Do about It?
Chapter 2 : Executive Summary of Agile (Scrum) and Kanban (Lean)
Chapter 3 : Why Agile Alone May Not Be Enough or the Right Solution, and Why Implementing Agile or Kanban without Good Business Objectives Will Normally Fail
Part II : Business Goals-Driven IT-Wide Software Delivery Improvement Framework
Chapter 4 : Seven-Step Software Delivery Improvement Framework
Chapter 5 : Step 1 : Identify the (Business) Sponsor and Her or His Needs and Goals
Chapter 6 : Step 2 : Perform Environment Boundary Identification and Assessment
Chapter 7 : Step 3 : Envision Scenarios and Risks
Chapter 8 : Step 4 : Detail the Chosen Action Plan
Chapter 9 : Step 5 : Implement the Chosen Action Plan
Chapter 10 : Step 6 : Inspecting the Implementation’s Progress
Chapter 11 : Step 7 : Adapt the Chosen Action Plan (as Needed)
Chapter 12 : Lessons Learned
Part III : Case Studies
Appendices
Appendix A : From the Project Management Office to the Project Delivery Office
Appendix B : Change Management
Appendix C : Two Most Important Tools of a Good Software Development Infrastructure
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
