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In business, it's not uncommon to see team leaders doing project managers' work, and they may not even be aware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCongratulations, you just became an accidental agile project manager!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the missing agile project management \"quick start\" guide for beginners, accidental, aspiring new agile project managers, and for those exploring agile project management careers or looking for a refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA process and an acronym will help the accidental agile project manager remember the essential steps of projects. It's Ray's \u003cb\u003ePROJECT\u003c\/b\u003e method: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter #1: The \"P\" - P is for People\u003cbr\u003eChapter #2: The \"R\" - R is for Requirements\u003cbr\u003eChapter #3: The \"O\" - O is for Organize\u003cbr\u003eChapter #4: The \"J\" - J is for Jell\u003cbr\u003eChapter #5: The \"E\" - E is for Execute\u003cbr\u003eChapter #6: The \"C\" - C is for Control\u003cbr\u003eChapter #7: The \"T\" - T is for Transfer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the \u003cb\u003ePROJECT\u003c\/b\u003e method is to get you started quickly, not make you an expert or teach you everything you need to know. This book is written as a business fable to help deliver the messages. It follows the method as it is applied to a fictional yet realistic organization and accidental agile project manager. This makes the character and the process more relatable and memorable to the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is devoted to a step of the method and ends with \"Knowledge Nuggets\" - tips, basic project management templates, and references for further reading and study. 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He introduces Rhett to Heda Heldenmacher, a noted project management consultant. Heda introduces Rhett to the PROJECT methodology and spends seven days with him to prepare.Designed to increase success, this book is for accidental and new project managers, beginning project management learners, and those exploring project management careers or looking for a refresher. Told in the form of a business fable, concepts are put in everyday terms and stories make it more memorable.Everything you need to get started in an easy-to-read book. Each chapter includes a project management tip, reading selections from the PMBOK(R) Guide, and additional learning resources. 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