Practical Approaches to Agile Project Management by Sanjay Misra

Practical Approaches to Agile Project Management by Sanjay Misra

Amidst the relentless pace of the contemporary business landscape, information technology (IT) projects grapple with an escalating challenge -- the need to deliver solutions swiftly, adapt to evolving customer demands, and create value within the ever-shifting dynamics of the market. In this demanding environment, the traditional project management paradigms often fall short, necessitating a shift towards methodologies that embody flexibility, customer collaboration, and iterative development. Herein lies the crux of the issue faced by modern IT projects. Practical Approaches to Agile Project Management is a guide in the tumult of IT project complexities. This book provides a comprehensive solution to the complexities of contemporary project management by delving into topics such as alternative pricing models and the alignment of organizational cultures in IT partnerships, making it an indispensable resource for professionals, academics, and students navigating the domains of business, information technology, or project management. This book takes a pioneering approach, leveraging established models like Maslow's Hierarchy and the Kano Model to provide actionable frameworks for understanding customer needs, predicting satisfaction, and crafting compelling solutions. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it presents pragmatic methodologies for activities such as user story refinement, feature prioritization, and gathering user feedback. Drawing on real-world case studies, the book distills the collective experiences of renowned academics and seasoned professionals into scientifically backed advice, guiding practitioners through the maze of agile IT projects. This is ultimately a guide that equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate and succeed in the real-world challenges of agile IT initiatives. Primarily aimed at IT professionals involved in project management and service delivery, this book caters to a broad spectrum of individuals, including IT Project Managers, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, and Executives at IT Service Firms. Additionally, it extends its value to Business Leaders undertaking IT-enabled transformations and Academic Researchers delving into the intersection of agile methodologies and IT service delivery. From prioritization strategies for IT Project Managers to frameworks for consultants, entrepreneurs, and executives, this book addresses the diverse needs of its readership, offering practical, evidence-based insights to optimize IT service delivery across various organizational contexts.

​Nitul Dutta is currently working as a Professor in the Computer Engineering department at Marwadi Unniversity, Rajkot, Gujarat. He received his B.E. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Jorhat Engineering College, Assam (1995) and M. Tech. degree in Information Technology from Tezpur University Assam (2002). He completed his Ph.D. (Engineering) degree in the field of Computer Networking from Jadavpur University, West Bengal (2013). He also worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at Jan Wyzykowski University, Polkowice, Poland, during the period 2017-2018. His current research interests are computer networks, mobility management in IPv6 based networks, cognitive radio and information centric networks. He has published four books in Springer book series and several journal papers in the area of computer networking. He is a senior member of IEEE and vice-chair of IEEE CIS Gujarat section.
Hiren Kumar Deva Sarma is currently Professor in the Department of Information Technology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim. He received B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Assam Engineering College in 1998. He completed Master of Technology in Information Technology from Tezpur University in 2000. He received Ph.D. degree from Jadavpur University (Department of Computer Science and Engineering) in 2013. He is a recipient of Young Scientist Award from the International Union of Radio Science (URSI) awarded in the XVIII General Assembly 2005, held at New Delhi, India. Dr. Sarma received IEEE Early Adopter Award in the year 2014. He has published more than seventy research papers in different International Journals, referred International and National Conferences of repute. His current research interests are wireless sensor networks, mobility management in IPv6 based network, cognitive radio networks, ICN, network security, robotics, distributed computing and big data analytics.

Rajendrasinh Jadeja is working as a Dean at the Faculty of Engineering, Marwadi University - Gujarat, India. He is undergoing Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) at Jan Wyzykowski University, Polkowice, Poland. He completed his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from L. D. College of Engineering (Gujarat University) in 1998, M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Nirma University and a PhD from the M S University, Baroda. He has been awarded the title ING.PAED.IGIP in 2020 and also a Senior Member of IEEE. He is working as a Treasurer of IEEE India Council and also worked as a Chair of IEEE Gujarat Section during the Year 2017-2018.The areas of Research and Interest include control of power electronic converters, AC drives, Pulse Width Modulated power electronic converters and Power Quality Issues and its mitigation techniques. Various projects have been undertaken and have completed a project funded by GUJCOST (Gujarat Council on Science & Technology) and he is working on a project making Deep Learning and AI skills mainstream in India to fulfil trilateral needs of entrepreneurship, Industry-academia partnership and application-inspired Engineering Research. He actively participates and initiates ERASMUS+ for staff mobility and has also completed such a program for teaching between partner countries.

Krishna Delvadia, currently working as an Assistant Professor in Information Technology department of Chhotubhai Gopalbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Gujarat, India. She completed her B.E degree in Information Technology from Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institutions, Gujarat, India. She received her M.E degree in computer engineering from Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institutions, Gujarat, India and She is currently pursuing a PhD in the field of Information Centric Networks from Marwadi University, Gujarat, India. Her current area of research includes Mobile Adhoc networks, Wireless Networks, Internet of Things and Distributed Computing and Information centric Networks.
Gheorghita Ghinea is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Brunel University, United Kingdom. He received the B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics, in 1993 and 1994, respectively, and the M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, in 1996, from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; he then received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in 2000. His work focuses on building adaptable cross-layer end-to-end communication systems incorporating user perceptual requirements. His work has been funded by both national and international funding bodies - all of it being collaborative work with other teams and stakeholders he has been privileged to be involved with. He has been honoured to supervise 24 PhD students to completion and to have published over 300 high-quality research articles with them and other research collaborators. He is a member of the IEEE and the British Computer Society.

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ISBN 13	9798369333181
Title	Practical Approaches to Agile Project Management
Author	Sanjay Misra
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	IGI Global
Year published	2024-05-30
Number of pages	467
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