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Agile & Project Management Essentials: Scrum, Planning, Execution, Leadership & Process Frameworks for Modern Teams (Set of 2 Books)

Name: Agile & Project Management Essentials: Scrum, Planning, Execution, Leadership & Process Frameworks for Modern Teams (Set of 2 Books)
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COMBO includes the following TWO books:

BOOK 1: Agile Essentials You Always Wanted To Know (ISBN-13: 978-1636510057)
The reader will gain an understanding of the following from this book:

An overall understanding of Agile, its methodologies and common practices
An introduction to Scrum, a key Agile methodology
The various aspects of Agile planning as well as execution
The applicability of Agile in development and operations
The concepts and practices in Agile tracking and reporting
An overview of Agile leadership and team practices

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BOOK 2: Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know: 4th Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1949395396)
This book provides the core information about how to manage the complexity of modern projects, including subjects such as:

A project management overview
Project Initiation - Constraints, Stakeholders, PMO, Life Cycles
Project Planning - WBS, PERT/CPM, Budgeting, Risk
Project Execution - Audits, HR, Communications
Project Monitoring & Controlling - Tracking, Quality Control, Change Control
Project Closure

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Bibliographic Details

Pages: 406 pages

eBook (ISBN): 978V123456793

Paperback (ISBN): 9781636510453

Category: Business & Economics

Author: Kalpesh Ashar, Vibrant Publishers

Table of Contents

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Agile Essentials You Always Wanted To Know

Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know: 4th Edition

Author

Kalpesh Ashar is a management consultant and corporate trainer holding an MBA (Dean’s Award Winner) from SPJIMR, one of Asia’s top business schools, and an Engineering degree with honors in Electronics. He has over 24 years of experience in large organizations and start-ups in Asia, USA, and Europe. Kalpesh has worked in several project management roles, like Senior Project Manager, Delivery Manager, and Program Manager. He is passionate about writing on management subjects. His techno-business background gives him a unique position to write on management topics that are easy to understand for non-MBA graduates. His books are authored in a simple to understand manner without unnecessary use of management jargons.

Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.

Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.

Series

The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons and covers every aspect of business, from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter.

Editorial Reviews

An excellent introduction to Agile for the newcomer and an excellent review for the experienced practitioner.
-- Jose Solera, PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSP and Agile practitioner since the 1990s Short: Jose Solera, PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSP and Agile practitioner

The book explains the concepts in a simple and very understandable manner. All concepts are explained very well and provided with very simple and relatable examples. The book is very reader friendly and the examples provided are real life examples. This book will be very useful to students and project professionals alike.
-- Brajesh C. Kaimal, Director - Experion Technologies & Principal Consultant - enXCL Business Solutions, India

Supplemental Resources

Agile Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
Instructor Resources

Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know: 5th Edition
Instructor Resources

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An Absolute Gem in the Essentials Series

Vibrant Publishers hit another home run with this Project Management & Agile guide. Highly recommended for every project leader's bookshelf!

Easy to Read and Retain Core Agile Principles

The chapter summaries, key takeaway boxes, and self-assessment quizzes make retaining complex project management concepts effortless.

Solid Foundation for Aspiring Project Managers

Having a strong grasp of both classical project management and modern Agile frameworks gives you a huge competitive edge.

Great Value and Fast Self-Study Learning Curve

Read through it over a week and immediately applied the daily standup and sprint planning frameworks to my software development team.

Ideal Companion for Senior Project and Program Directors

Gave me a well-rounded reference for scaling Agile across multi-team enterprise environments and long-term release planning.

Superb Resource for Project Audits and Retrospectives

Gave our team the exact step-by-step framework needed to audit current project delivery processes and optimize cycle times.

Clear Focus on Managing Project Constraints

Teaches you how to manage the Triple Constraint (Time, Scope, Cost) while maintaining high software quality and team morale.

Super Helpful for Agile Bootcamps and PMO Workshops

Recommended by our Scrum Coach. Perfect companion guide for company Agile transformation workshops and team onboarding.

Excellent Guide to Stakeholder Communication and Retrospectives

Covers sprint retrospective facilitation, stakeholder expectation management, and team velocity tracking in clear, actionable terms.

Concise Book with Massive Practical Value

Don't let the compact format fool you—it is packed with high-value project management tools and templates.

Bridging PMI PMBOK Standards with Agile Flexibility

Strikes the perfect balance between strict project governance and flexible, customer-centric Agile product development.

Must-Have Handbook for Tech Leads and Engineering Managers

Helped us streamline cross-functional team coordination, eliminate workflow bottlenecks, and increase team velocity.

Clear Explanation of Waterfall vs Agile Methodologies

Understanding when to apply Waterfall versus Agile or a hybrid model was made super intuitive through clear real-world examples.

Brilliant Breakdown of Backlog Prioritization Models

Chapters on MoSCoW prioritization, WSJF, and user story mapping provided immediate value for our product backlog management.

Demystifies Risk Management and Scope Control

Gives a structured, step-by-step breakdown of risk response planning, scope change management, and resource allocation across software projects.

Invaluable Desk Reference for Scrum Masters and PMs

I keep this guide on my desk to quickly reference backlog prioritization techniques, Agile ceremonies, and project governance standards.

Structured, Accessible, and Exceptionally Written

Vibrant Publishers delivers another concise, high-yield self-learning book. Clean layout, clear project templates, and zero fluff.

Comprehensive Breakdown of Sprint Execution and Velocity

Examines story pointing, burndown charts, retrospective techniques, and sprint review cycles in a structured, practical manner.

Actionable Guide for Transitioning Teams to Agile

Helped our PMO structure a hybrid project framework, allowing us to maintain predictable delivery timelines while adopting iterative Agile sprints.

In-Depth Guide to Scrum, Kanban, and Hybrid Delivery

Covers sprint planning, backlog grooming, Kanban flow, and Waterfall milestones with exceptional clarity and real-world project context.

Perfect Study Companion for PMP and Agile Certification Prep

Used this guide while preparing for PMI and Agile certifications. The chapter summaries, practice questions, and clear diagrams made study sessions very effective.

Masterclass in Traditional and Agile Project Management

This self-study guide delivers a seamless blend of traditional Waterfall methodology and modern Agile frameworks. Essential reading for project leads.

Highly recommend this book! It's well-written and filled with useful exercises that reinforce learning. A great addition to any project manager's library.

This guide is a must-have for anyone looking to grasp the fundamentals of project management and agile methodologies. It breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand sections.

I appreciated the clarity and depth of information. The practical tips provided throughout the book are invaluable for anyone in the field.

A fantastic guide that combines theory with practical application. It's helped me improve my project management skills tremendously!

This book helped me understand the core concepts of Agile and how to implement them. The diagrams and real-world examples make it easy to follow along.

Very informative and well-structured. The step-by-step approach makes it easy to implement project management strategies in real-world scenarios.

A hands-on approach to learning Agile, with practical exercises at the end of each chapter. Its easy to understand and apply, even for those new to Agile methodology.

This book is an excellent resource for project managers looking to adopt Agile methodologies. Its clear, concise, and packed with practical examples. Highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned professionals!