This publication is endorsed by the DSDM Consortium, and the author and publisher greatly appreciate the recognition from this organization.
Author acknowledgements
Although I have based this publication on my many years’ experience as a manager working in an Agile environment, it would not have been possible without the help and guidance of others. I would like to thank my reviewers for taking the time to read the drafts and provide me with extremely valuable feedback, which has made the publication far better than it would have been.
I would particularly like to thank Jennifer Stapleton, who has been instrumental in helping me focus the publication on its main audience and also provided me with advice and guidance based on her wide experience in the Agile world.
Finally, I would like to thank the DSDM Consortium for allowing use of their materials and also for their support in making this publication a reality. The DSDM material used in this book is copyright of the Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) Limited and reproduced by permission.
About the reviewers
Ed Holt
Ed Holt of Intrinsica Consulting Ltd has been involved in the development and deployment of Agile methods for more than 20 years, having co-founded and become the first chairman of the DSDM Consortium in 1994. His business experience spans the management of all aspects of sales, marketing and operations in high-tech companies. While his original focus was very much in the IT project space, his more recent application of Agile methods, frameworks and techniques demonstrates how business in its widest sense can benefit.
Manuel Mazán
Manuel Mazán is an experienced Lean Agile consultant for Agiland SAC, with strong leadership, mentoring, training, facilitation and project management skills. He has proven results in leading software teams to deliver value and meet organizational goals in complex technology environments. Manuel is a certified Scrum master, certified Scrum professional and regular speaker at international conferences in Lean and Agile methods. He currently works as an Enterprise Agile coach in a worldwide initiative to transform the digital banking function of one of the biggest banks in Europe and Latin America.
David Wright is a project management professional with expert knowledge in project, programme and portfolio management. He has won Australian national awards for his projects and is highly regarded for his advice, assurance and mentoring, while working closely with lead authors of AXELOS products. David is certified in PMP®, PRINCE2®, MoP®, P3M3® and AgilePM and is a certified Gateway Review team leader. He is highly proficient in MSP®, P3O®, OPM3® and PMI’s Programme and Portfolio Standards. David is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, president of PMI Queensland, CEO of QVC Solutions and a board director of a credit union.