Colin Bentley

Adaptable Project Management – A combination of Agile and Project Management for All (PM4A) Project management skills continue to be desired by employers, and those with qualifications can often demand a higher salary. Project managers are valued for their flexibility, agility and, increasingly, ability to align with the strategic goals of the business as project management moves from being a specialist discipline in software environments to a general business skill. Adaptable Project Management – A combination of Agile and Project Management for All (PM4A) dispels the myth that Agile approaches to project management can only be used for software development. It also recognises that there are both benefits and drawbacks to all project management methodologies. Following detailed analysis of Agile practices and the traditional waterfall approach, author Colin Bentley proposes a new method of project management using principles that focus on PM4A (project management for all). Adaptable Project Management: Enables readers to understand how to approach projects where the full requirements are not known at the outset;Gives advice on how to combine the benefits of Agile and waterfall project management methodologies for successful project implementation;Helps readers take a thorough approach to risk management; andProvides a universal approach to project management, making sure that it is accessible for multiple industries and not wedded to software development practices. Project managers, IT managers, consultants and other senior managers trying to develop a project management approach suitable for their organisation, or those employees expected to take on project management or ‘client/product owner’ roles without any briefing or other support will find this book extremely valuable. It will also benefit any readers doing a project assurance review for the first time, as well as Agile users who want to know how to fill the gaps in their current method, such as quality and risk management. Buy this book today for a universal and successful approach to project management!

Succeed as a PRINCE2® practitioner with this concise overview. PRINCE2 is the leading model for effective project management methodology. PRINCE2 certification will help you implement projects across your organisation efficiently, creating a controlled and manageable environment for employees. This guide explains the fundamental principles of PRINCE2 2017, enabling you to review essential themes before taking your PRINCE2 Foundation exam. Following accreditation, it serves as a reference guide to help you manage ongoing PRINCE2 projects within your organisation. Ideal for anyone involved with implementing a new project that uses the PRINCE2 framework, whether you are a student, project board member or team manager, this guide will help you: Prepare for your PRINCE2 2017 Foundation exam;Implement PRINCE2-aligned projects; andEnhance your skills as a PRINCE2 practitioner. Key features: Concise summary of the fundamental principles and themes of PRINCE2 2017. Clear and comprehensible format. Serves as a reference guide while you manage ongoing PRINCE2 projects. New for the third edition: Updated to align with PRINCE2 2017. New diagrams to aid understanding of the framework. A succinct reference guide that summarises the key elements of PRINCE2 2017 – buy this book today to get the help and guidance you need! PRINCE2® is a registered trade mark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.

This completely unique reference is from two recognized thought leaders and developers of proven approaches within the diverse world and practices of project management. It provides a new and innovative framework for more effectively managing complex and mission critical projects to deliver maximum business value to organizations in both the public and private sectors around the globe. The authors draw on the strengths of different schools of thought, including their own, and best practices to develop an integrated framework that is lean, agile, flexible, and adaptable to virtually any complex project.