PART V: AGILE & HYBRID DELIVERY APPROACHES

In this section

• Chapter 24: Agile Foundations and the Agile Practice Guide
  • Agile Manifesto and Principles
    Discover the founding values and principles of Agile, and learn how they shape modern project delivery to create adaptable, customer-centric environments.
  • Agile Mindset, Culture, and Servant Leadership
    Explore how Agile teams thrive on collaboration, self-organization, and trust, guided by servant leadership principles and an empowering culture.
  • Agile vs. Traditional vs. Hybrid
    An in-depth exploration of Agile, Traditional (Predictive), and Hybrid project management approaches, discussing their key differences, real-world applications, and practical tips.
• Chapter 25: Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
  • Scrum, Kanban, eXtreme Programming (XP)
    Explore three foundational Agile frameworks—Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)—examining their roles, artifacts, ceremonies, and best use cases for project environments.
  • Lean-Agile Thinking and Principles
    Explore how Lean principles, focusing on waste reduction and continuous flow, seamlessly integrate with Agile to maximize value and accelerate delivery—empowering both PMP exam readiness and real-world project success.
  • Scaling Agile (SAFe®, LeSS, Disciplined Agile®)
    Explore how SAFe®, LeSS, and Disciplined Agile® enable organizations to coordinate multiple teams, streamline value delivery, and maintain agility at scale.
• Chapter 26: Key Agile Events and Artifacts
  • Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
    Explore how to capture and prioritize user requirements, break them down into workable sprints, and deliver usable increments in Agile Project Management.
  • Daily Standups, Iteration/Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives
    Explore the purpose, frequency, attendees, and desired outcomes of core Agile ceremonies: Daily Standups, Iteration/Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives. Learn how these events enhance collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement for successful project outcomes.
  • Visual Management Tools (Boards, Burn Charts)
    Learn how to track progress visibly and effectively with boards, burn charts, and more for real-time feedback and team coordination in agile and hybrid environments.
• Chapter 27: Hybrid Approaches
  • Combining Predictive and Agile Techniques
    Explore the guiding principles, methodologies, and best practices for merging traditional plan-driven project management with Agile methods to form a powerful hybrid approach.
  • Governance and Approvals in Mixed Environments
    Explore strategies to streamline decision-making and approvals in hybrid project environments, balancing agility with formal oversight.
  • Real-World Examples of Hybrid Methodologies
    Discover how real organizations tailor hybrid project management methodologies by blending Agile, predictive, and adaptive techniques to achieve strategic outcomes.