The primary "Agile book" published by the is the Agile Practice Guide , developed in collaboration with the Agile Alliance . It is a core reference for the PMP and PMI-ACP certification exams. The proper content of the guide is structured as follows: Core Chapters Introduction: Sets the scope and purpose of the guide.
Defines the Agile Manifesto mindset, values, and principles. It distinguishes between "definable work" and "high-uncertainty work" and relates Agile to Lean and Kanban.
Practical diagnostic tools for determining if a project is a good candidate for Agile. Glossary: A comprehensive list of essential Agile terms. Agile Practice Guide | Project Management Institute - PMI
Provides summaries of various Agile and Lean frameworks like Scrum , XP , Kanban , Crystal , and DSDM .
Discusses broader factors such as organizational change management, culture, and readiness for change. Key Supplemental Material
Shows how Agile practices align with traditional knowledge areas.
Focuses on critical soft factors like Servant Leadership , team composition, and the evolving role of the Project Manager.
