IT Project Management
Agile Approaches to Accelerate Value
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©2026, 134 pages
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IT Project Management: Agile Approaches to Accelerate Value delves into the adoption and application of Agile methodologies within the realm of IT project management. Featuring first-hand insights and practical examples, this textbook is a crucial resource for understanding how Agile principles are implemented across various organizational environments.
The book's foundational structure addresses the inception and evolution of Agile methodologies, presenting them as a response to the limitations of traditional, linear project management approaches. Emphasis is placed on exploring team methodologies and scaling practices, notably through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), to foster adaptability and efficiency in IT project delivery. It encompasses methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and XP, as well as combined approaches such as Scrumban, and offers tangible strategies for their execution. The closing chapters touch upon the future of Agile, indicating its direction in an increasingly data-centric and AI-driven landscape.
IT Project Management is ideal for courses in IT project management, software development, and Agile management. It is structured to guide students to grasp the complexities of IT projects, tailor Agile methodologies within enterprise constraints, and harness the strategic advantage inherent in flexibility and responsiveness.
The book's foundational structure addresses the inception and evolution of Agile methodologies, presenting them as a response to the limitations of traditional, linear project management approaches. Emphasis is placed on exploring team methodologies and scaling practices, notably through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), to foster adaptability and efficiency in IT project delivery. It encompasses methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and XP, as well as combined approaches such as Scrumban, and offers tangible strategies for their execution. The closing chapters touch upon the future of Agile, indicating its direction in an increasingly data-centric and AI-driven landscape.
IT Project Management is ideal for courses in IT project management, software development, and Agile management. It is structured to guide students to grasp the complexities of IT projects, tailor Agile methodologies within enterprise constraints, and harness the strategic advantage inherent in flexibility and responsiveness.
Carl Scott is a professor of practice in the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. As a consultant in information system design and management, Dr. Scott has worked with a wide variety of organizations in both the public and private sectors. He holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University.
Tommy Ogden is a director and delivery excellence lead at Activera Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm focused on accelerating business outcomes for the future of energy. He is also an AI consultant at Ai Ecosystems. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in global management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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