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Introduction 1Part I: Understanding Agile 7Chapter 1: Modernizing Project Management 9Chapter 2: The Agile Manifesto and Principles 19Chapter 3: Why Agile Works Better 43Part II: Being Agile 61Chapter 4: Agile Frameworks 63Chapter 5: Putting Agile into Action: The Environment 77Chapter 6: Putting Agile into Action: The Behaviors 87Part III: Working in Agile 107Chapter 7: Defining the Product Vision and Product Roadmap 109Chapter 8: Planning Releases and Sprints 127Chapter 9: Working Through the Day 151Chapter 10: Showcasing Work and Incorporating Feedback 169Chapter 11: Preparing for Release 179Part IV: Managing in Agile 185Chapter 12: Managing Scope and Procurement 187Chapter 13: Managing Time and Cost 207Chapter 14: Managing Team Dynamics and Communication 227Chapter 15: Managing Quality and Risk 251Part V: Ensuring Agile Success275Chapter 16: Building a Foundation 277Chapter 17: Being a Change Agent 289Part VI: The Part of Tens 307Chapter 18: Ten Key Benefits of Agile Project Management 309Chapter 19: Ten Key Metrics for Agile Project Management 317Chapter 20: Ten Key Resources for Agile Project Management 327Index 331