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Top Books on Agile Project Management


Are you struggling on finding the best books to educate and inform you on Agile Project Management? Look no further! We have conducted a list for you with the top 10 books on this subject.

  1. "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time" by Jeff Sutherland - This book is written by one of the creators of Scrum, a popular Agile framework. It provides an overview of the Scrum methodology and offers practical tips for implementing it in organizations of all sizes.

  2. "Agile Estimating and Planning" by Mike Cohn - This book is focused on how to effectively estimate and plan Agile projects. It offers techniques for prioritizing work, breaking down user stories, and creating accurate project forecasts.

  3. "User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development" by Mike Cohn - This book provides guidance on how to write effective user stories, a key component of Agile development. It also includes practical advice for incorporating user stories into the development process.

  4. "Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business" by David J. Anderson - This book introduces the Kanban methodology, which is focused on visualizing work, limiting work in progress, and managing flow. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Kanban approach and offers practical tips for implementing it in organizations.

  5. "The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses" by Eric Ries - While not specifically focused on Agile project management, this book offers valuable insights into how to build products and businesses in an Agile manner. It introduces the concept of the "lean startup" and provides practical guidance for creating products that customers actually want.

  6. "Agile Project Management with Scrum" by Ken Schwaber - This book provides a detailed overview of the Scrum methodology, including its history, principles, and practices. It also includes guidance on how to implement Scrum in organizations of all sizes.

  7. "Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum" by Mike Cohn - This book provides practical advice on how to succeed with Agile development, with a focus on the Scrum methodology. It includes tips for managing Agile projects, addressing common challenges, and scaling Agile to large organizations.

  8. "Coaching Agile Teams: A Companion for ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and Project Managers in Transition" by Lyssa Adkins - This book is focused on how to coach Agile teams effectively. It provides practical guidance on how to facilitate meetings, manage conflicts, and foster a culture of collaboration.

  9. "The Agile Samurai: How Agile Masters Deliver Great Software" by Jonathan Rasmusson - This book is designed to help readers become "Agile samurai," or master practitioners of Agile development. It includes practical advice for mastering key Agile practices, such as user stories, test-driven development, and continuous integration.

  10. "Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great" by Esther Derby and Diana Larsen - This book is focused on how to conduct effective Agile retrospectives, which are meetings that help teams reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. It includes practical guidance on how to conduct retrospectives, as well as tips for ensuring that retrospectives are productive and engaging for team members.


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