Foreword

This book is a valuable addition to both the agile and the general project management bookshelves. Sanjiv's talent is conveying what it is actually like to be an effective manager of agile projects. Where other authors discuss principles and concepts and then stop, Sanjiv continues, addressing the weekly and day-to-day issues facing the team and the project.

Sanjiv identifies the problem right at the start: “Managers trained in predictive, plan-driven project-management techniques face a learning curve when entrusted with the management of agile development projects.” This book addresses that learning curve. This book begins with a fable undoubtedly drawn from Sanjiv's extensive experience in turning projects around. It describes, first, ...

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