The document discusses key aspects of project management using an Agile approach. It defines what projects are and aren't, and describes different common project approaches like Waterfall and Agile. It outlines the Scrum process used in Agile, including sprints, product and sprint backlogs, and roles like the Scrum Master and Product Owner. It emphasizes values like commitment, openness, focus and courage needed to implement Agile successfully in a business.

1. Bringing Sense, Sensibility, and Sanity to projects.

19. The scrum master is the project leader and person who works with IT professionals each day. They keep the project on track, on budget, and with high quality. They should be good with people and have a solid grounding in technology. The Product Owner works with the Scrum Master. They understand the business and customers who use the product. They should be experienced pros who can take vague requirements and turn them into a concrete to do list.

20. The pigs on the project are the ones who make it a reality. They are the ones who are committed and have the most to loose if the project fails. These are your IT professionals. The Chickens are the ones involved with the project. They don’t have as much invested and their career is not as impacted by project failure. These people can affect the project in both positive and negative ways. These are sales people, marketing professionals, accounting types, and the legal department