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Module 1 Required Resources

Articles

Agile Methods on Large Projects in Large Organizations
Hobbs, B., & Petit, Y. (2017). Agile methods on large projects in large organizations. Project Management Journal, 48(3), 3-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/875697281704800301

  • This article discusses how Agile was historically used primarily on small software projects, but recent trends show usage in larger organizations and different types of projects.

Parallel Worlds: Agile and Waterfall Differences and Similarities
Palmquist, M. S., Lapham, M. A., Miller, S., Chick, T., & Ozkaya, I. (2013). Parallel worlds: Agile and waterfall differences and similarities. Software Engineering Institute, 1(1), 1-14. https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=d3a401e44765cbce1d6ff6cc7d7d0166ad6ef952

  • This article compares waterfall and agile techniques.

Benefits Realisation in an Agile Environment
Marnewick, C., & Marnewick, A. (2022). Benefits realisation in an Agile environment. International Journal of Project Management, 40(4), 454-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2022.04.005

  • This article discusses how Agile can be advantageous to waterfall methods.

What is DevOps? Bringing Dev and Ops Together to Build Better Software
Carey, Scott (2021). What is devops? Bringing dev and ops together to build better software. InfoWorld. https://www.infoworld.com/article/3215275/what-is-devops-transforming-software-development.html

  • This article discusses the software development trend popular in projects across industries.

6 Project Management Trends Emerging in 2023
Graduate Programs Staff (2020, July 8). 6 project management trends emerging in 2023. Northeastern University Graduate Programs. https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/project-management-trends/

  • Northeastern has a robust project management curriculum, including multiple degrees and their faculty assembled this article jointly. This article succinctly describes trends within the Project Management function.

Back to the Future: Origins and Directions of the “Agile Manifesto”
Hohl, P. et al. (2018, November 9). Back to the future: origins and directions of the “Agile Manifesto” – views of the originators. Journal of Software Engineering Research and Development, 6(15). https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40411-018-0059-z

  • This article discusses the history and culture around the Agile Manifesto.

Scrum, Swarm, Sprint — How to Take the Agile Process and Make it Your Own
De Meulder, O. (2018, March 21) Scrum, swarm, sprint — How to take the Agile process and make it your own. NYT Open https://open.nytimes.com/scrum-swarm-sprint-how-to-take-the-agile-process-and-make-it-your-own-b6416793ff7e

  • This article looks at methods that Project Managers can use for improving Agile at work.

Embracing Agile: How to Master the Process That’s Transforming Management
Rigby, R., Sutherland, J., and Takeuchi, H. (2016). Embracing Agile: How to master the process that’s transforming management. Harvard Business Review. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=bth&AN=164541244&site=ehost-live&custid=natuniv

  • Agile methods are expanding beyond their initial IT usage to new industries and applications being used by management leaders.

Faculty Spotlight: Erika Bobbitt, On Ensuring a Common Language for Project Management Leaders
Bobbitt, E. (2022, April 6). Faculty spotlight: Erika Bobbitt, on ensuring a common language for project management leaders. USC Bovard College. https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/faculty-spotlight-erika-bobbitt-on-ensuring-a-common-language-for-project-management-leaders/

  • This article provides a faculty perspective on Agile and other trends within Project Management.

Videos

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - "And That Right Soon" / Escape Part 1 Scene [1080p]
Screen Themes. (2019, May 10). The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - "and that right soon" / escape part 1 scene [1080p]. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABpeLNCuE3w

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - 'Shawshank Redemption' / Escape Part 2 Scene [1080p]
Screen Themes. (2019, May 15). The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - 'Shawshank Redemption' / escape part 2 scene [1080p]. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvPerZLPnm4

Your readings can be accessed via the Open Education Resources links provided.

Module 1 Optional Resources

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Project Management Institute (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK Guide) (6th ed.). Project Management Institute.

  • A document containing standard terminology, best practices, and process guidelines around project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Project Management Institute (2021). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide). (7th ed.). Project Management Institute.

  • A document containing standard terminology, best practices, and process guidelines around project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Agile Funding: An Investment Management Approach to Funding Outcomes
Comella-Dorda, S., Kar, M., & Sunderraj, A. (2016). Agile funding: An investment management approach to funding outcomes. McKinsey Digital. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/agile-funding-an-investment-management-approach-to-funding-outcomes

  • Looking at Agile project management options when an organization has limited funding and needs to choose only certain projects.