Agile: An Executive Guide describes Agile methods in clear business language specifically written for professionals. It will help you make realistic business-driven decisions on whether Agile methods are appropriate for your organisation; whether you are looking to reduce your IT overheads, provide better software solutions to your clients, or have more control over your IT expenditures. This guide provides practical, proven ways to introduce, incorporate and leverage Agile methods to maximise your business returns.
This book describes Agile methods in clear business language specifically written for professionals. This guide provides practical, proven ways to introduce, incorporate and leverage Agile methods to maximise your business returns.
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Jamie Lynn Cooke has 25 years of experience as a senior business analyst and solutions consultant, working with over 130 public and private sector organisations throughout Australia, Canada and the United States.
Her background includes business case development; strategic and operational reviews; business process modelling, mapping and optimisation; product and project management on small to multi-million dollar initiatives; quality management; risk analysis and mitigation; developing/conducting training courses; workshop delivery; and refining e-business strategies.
Jamie is a well-regarded speaker on both business and technology topics. She has been working hands-on with Agile methodologies since 2003, and has researched hundreds of books and articles on Agile topics. She is a signatory to the Agile Manifesto, has attended numerous Agile seminars; and has worked with prominent consultants to promote Agile methodologies to large organisations.
Jamie has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Psychology (Human Factors Engineering) from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts; and a Graduate Certificate in e-Business/Business Informatics from the University of Canberra in Australia.