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Want to work smarter, faster and more productively? A g i l e Agile is an innovative way of working N that will help you deliver high quality o w products and services cost-eff ectively, Your quick start to embrace change and keep improving introduction to agile R as you go. Whether you’re a one-person o b start-up or with a multinational, C o Agile Now will help you get to grips with l e the essence of agile thinking, identify what works best, avoid common mistakes and boost your effi ciency. Agile Now is a quick-start introduction with universal appeal, bringing together all the essential theory with practical Visit our website at pearson.com/uk advice, so you can harness the power of agile and hit the ground running. 9 I S 7 B 8 N 1 9 Join the agile revolution. Get agile, now. 2 7 9 8 - 2 1 - 2 9 2 2 3 - 2 Pearson is always learning, 200 320 Cov and you will be too. Our books are 3 0- er d 3 e designed to be practical, informative sig n b and engaging to help you have a BUSINESS y M a better job and a better life. £12.99 dra Rob Cole s CCVVRR AAggiillee NNooww 3322000033..iinndddd 11 1100//1122//22002200 1100::4433 Praise for Agile Now ‘A practical look at what it means to be agile and how this isn’t just for the techies among us. Straightforward guidance on the theory, tools and, most importantly, the themes of mindset and culture were handled with humour and honesty.’ Amanda Hickey, Head of Business Change and Innovation, Solera-Autodata ‘An easy read for anyone curious about how agile can be applied to any business environment. It’s more than enough to get anyone up to speed and it doesn’t over complicate the subject.’ David Daiches, COO and Co-Founder, INSHUR ‘Agile is an extremely lucrative market, and this book unlocks its secrets for just the cost of a takeaway pizza. This humorous, easy-to-read book upskills its readers and entertains them as it educates them on the project management method, which is all the rage in large and small companies up and down the land. It brings its readers from being on the outside to very much on the inside for this much sought-after skill.’ Gerry McLaughlin, owner, www.ITContractor.com ‘Agile is perhaps the most misunderstood, misused and confusing term in project management today but here, finally, is a book that talks plainly and simply about agile - I especially love the ‘Go Agile in 15 minute’ suggestions. Read it! Go agile!’ Peter Taylor, author, The Lazy Project Manager ‘As a doctor working in the NHS for 38 years, agile would benefit doctors and managers engaged with managing the world’s largest bureaucracy. It provides focus on clarity of thought with distinct aims and objectives rather than process and form which can stifle innovation and positive change.’ Professor Neil S Tolley MD FRCS DLO, Head of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery -Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, London, UK F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 1 29/08/2020 17:25 ‘A fast romp through the mindset and techniques of agile with plenty of focus on people and culture to ensure success. A well rounded, and sometimes slightly tongue-in-cheek, introduction to the core of the components involved. Overall, a great starter for any newcomer.’ Neil Brooks, Chief Technology Officer, Tes ‘Agile is more essential than ever in the fast-paced world of technology and rapidly becoming a must-have skill set for those working outside of tech. This book distills the author’s deep knowledge and experience of this area into simple language, making agile accessible for all.’ Jon Braithwaite, CIO, UK&I Digital and Technology, Compass Group UK and Ireland F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 2 29/08/2020 17:25 Agile Now F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 3 29/08/2020 17:25 At Pearson, we have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We combine innovative learning technology with trusted content and educational expertise to provide engaging and effective learning experiences that serve people wherever and whenever they are learning. From classroom to boardroom, our curriculum materials, digital learning tools and testing programmes help to educate millions of people worldwide – more than any other private enterprise. Every day our work helps learning flourish, and wherever learning flourishes, so do people. To learn more, please visit us at www.pearson.com/uk F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 4 29/08/2020 17:25 Agile Now Your quick start introduction to agile Rob Cole Harlow, England • London • New York • Boston • San Francisco • Toronto • Sydney Dubai • Singapore • Hong Kong • Tokyo • Seoul • Taipei • New Delhi Cape Town • São Paulo • Mexico City • Madrid • Amsterdam • Munich • Paris • Milan F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 5 29/08/2020 17:25 PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED KAO Two KAO Park Harlow CM17 9SR United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1279 623623 Web: www.pearson.com/uk First edition published 2020 (print and electronic) © Pearson Education Limited 2020 (print and electronic) The right of Rob Cole to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. The print publication is protected by copyright. Prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, distribution or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, permission should be obtained from the publisher or, where applicable, a licence permitting restricted copying in the United Kingdom should be obtained from the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, Barnard’s Inn, 86 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1EN. The ePublication is protected by copyright and must not be copied, reproduced, transferred, distributed, leased, licensed or publicly performed or used in any way except as specifically permitted in writing by the publishers, as allowed under the terms and conditions under which it was purchased, or as strictly permitted by applicable copyright law. Any unauthorised distribution or use of this text may be a direct infringement of the author’s and the publisher’s rights and those responsible may be liable in law accordingly. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. The use of any trademark in this text does not vest in the author or publisher any trademark ownership rights in such trademarks, nor does the use of such trademarks imply any affiliation with or endorsement of this book by such owners. Pearson Education is not responsible for the content of third-party internet sites. ISBN: 978-1-292-23200-3 (print) 978-1-292-23201-0 (PDF) 978-1-292-23202-7 (ePub) British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for the print edition is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A catalog record for the print edition is available from the Library of Congress 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 23 22 21 20 Cover design by Madras Print edition typeset in 10/14 Charter ITC Pro by SPi Global Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd, Gosport NOTE THAT ANY PAGE CROSS REFERENCES REFER TO THE PRINT EDITION F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 6 29/08/2020 17:25 Contents About the author ix Publisher’s acknowledgements xi 1. Let’s get started 1 2. Work faster and better with agile 21 3. Use agile to keep improving 43 4. Use an agile mindset for a can-do attitude 61 5. Where to start – try Kanban or Scrum 77 6. More support from other agile resources 105 7. Light the fuse 123 Index 139 F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 7 29/08/2020 17:25 F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 8 29/08/2020 17:25 About the author Rob is an agile coach, program manager and author with a passion for getting the best out of individuals, teams and organisations. He has a special interest in thorny challenges, especially when there are non-negotiable constraints. Always hands-on, Rob works closely with his partners to implement innovative, best-practice based solutions and to help steer them through any choppy waters – emerging confident, fully self-sufficient and ready for the challenges ahead. Rob promotes building on existing internal expertise – training, coaching and mentoring are all on offer. But he knows continuing to delivery business value meanwhile is an essential bread-and-butter requirement. The school of hard knocks has taught Rob that resilience and a sense of humour are vitally important too. Rob has helped many diverse organisations in the UK, Ireland and the US, including Mobil Oil, ABN AMRO Bank, Sainsburys, Eircom, Association of British Insurers (ABI), HM Revenue & Customs and the Environment Agency, plus multiple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Rob is the co-author of Brilliant Project Management and Brilliant Agile Project Management, both published by Pearson Business. F01 Agile Now 32003.indd 9 29/08/2020 17:25

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