Ace the PMI-ACP® exam [[electronic resource] ] : A Quick Reference Guide for the Busy Professional / / by Sumanta Boral

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910157386703321
• Autore: Boral Sumanta
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Berkeley, CA : , : Apress : , : Imprint : Apress, , 2016
• ISBN: 1-4842-2526-0
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2016.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XXXVI, 441 p. 119 illus., 115 illus. in color.)
• Disciplina: 005.74
• Soggetti: Management information systems; Computer science; Leadership; Industrial management; Management of Computing and Information Systems; Business Strategy/Leadership; Business Process Management; Examinations.; Study guides.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Chapter 1: Agile Principles and Mindset -- Chapter 2: Agile methodologies -- Chapter 3: Value-Driven Delivery -- Chapter 4: Stakeholder Engagement -- Chapter 5: Team Performance -- Chapter 6: Adaptive Planning -- Chapter 7: Problem Detection and Resolution -- Chapter 8: Continuous Improvement (Product, Process, People) -- Chapter 9: PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct -- Chapter 10 : The PMI-ACP exam.
• Sommario/riassunto: Prepare for the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP®) exam. Augment your professional experience with the necessary knowledge of the skills, tools, and techniques that are required for passing the examination. This is a comprehensive and one-stop guide with 100% coverage of the exam topics detailed in the PMI-ACP® Exam content outline. Rehearse and test your knowledge and understanding of the subject using the practice quizzes after each ; chapter, three full-length mock exams, and practical tips and advice. You will be able to understand the Agile manifesto, its principles and many facets of Agile project management such as planning, prioritization, estimation, releases, retrospectives, risk management, and continuous improvement. The book covers Agile metrics and means of demonstrating progress. People management aspects such as behavioral traits, servant leadership, negotiation, conflict management, team building, and Agile coaching are explained. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book also serves as a practical reference for key concepts in Agile and Agile methodologies such as Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban.