Project Management, Planning and Control, 7th Edition

Appendix 1

Agile Project Management

Graham Collins,     Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London

Having an adaptable process of development that can respond to rapidly changing economic conditions is one way organizations can compete effectively. Agile project management enhances the ability of teams and organizations to react to these changes. Traditional approaches to project management often entail following a set plan, and if there is any divergence from this plan the project manager is often expected to correct this or seek approval for any revised plan. Agile approaches, however, recognize that goals will inevitably change and that achieving value for the client should be the most important consideration.

It is often the case ...