The Software Project Manager's Bridge to Agility : Addison-Wesley : 9780321502759 : 0321502752 : 29 May 2008 : When software development teams move to agile methods, experienced project managers often struggle?doubtful about the new approach and uncertain about their new roles and responsibilities. In this book, two long-time certified Project Management Professionals (PMPRs) and Scrum trainers have built a bridge to this dynamic new paradigm. They show experienced project managers how to successfully transition to agile by refocusing on facilitation and collaboration, not ?command and control.?   The authors begin by explaining how agile works: how it differs from traditional ?plan-driven? methodologies, the benefits it promises, and the real-world results it delivers. Next, they systematically map the Project Management Institute's classic, methodology-independent techniques and terminology to agile practices. They cover both process and project lifecycles and carefully address vit