This article challenges the value of traditional metrics for managing product development schedules and presents an alternative compatible with Agile approaches such as Scrum and XP. It is written for development managers or Scrum Product Owners who want to make decisions based on empirically derived schedule forecasts instead of shots in the dark. 

This document, written by thought leader and certified CollabNet Scrum trainer and coach Michael James, condenses the essence of Scrum into 6 pages. It's a must read for agile enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn more about Scrum. 

This paper focuses on re-defining the job of project manager to better fit the self-managed team environment, one of the core Agile principles. Special emphasis is placed on the shift to servant leadership, with its focus on facilitation and collaboration 

Existing agile methods often focus on small, single-team projects, overlooking the broader impact of large programs. This paper outlines a distinct planning framework that has been successful in large-scale agile software development projects and relies.. 

In order to maximize the benefits of a Scrum framework, software development teams need the right tools. Read this case study to find out how Red Gate Software implemented Scrum tools that gave them a shared framework and vocabulary, and improved transparency. 

Inside this edition of CIO Decisions E-zine, find out how your peers are keeping up with consumerization trends. Uncover practical network management advice from the experiences of several high-profile organizations. 

The term "issue tracking software" is often associated with bug trackers. Yet in software development, the definition of an "issue" is much broader. As more organizations embrace Agile methods for development, they’re turning to agile project management tools to help manage the many issues that arise during the course of a software release cycle. 

In this tip guide, readers will learn the future of application lifecycle management (ALM) and its impact on both software professionals and customers. 

This e-guide examines organizational and team challenges of implementing the agile process. This e-guide also will detail how to scale agile software development to large organizations by scaling agile practices and agile work; how to transition small and large development teams to Scrum; and more. 

In this exclusive Essential Guide, explore expert insight into improving the performance and capabilities of your testers and development teams while maintaining a high level of agility and functionality - and without sacrificing the ability to meet the demands of today's markets. 

CollabNet ScrumWorks Pro was created from the ground up to address the challenges of agile development in the enterprise. Download now to experience for yourself this inclusive, integrated, and flexible platform for software development. 

Familiar with the benefits of agile on a small scale, CIOs are increasingly looking to apply agile methods to broader projects. This white paper discusses the challenges and barriers large enterprises are facing and presents best practices for scaling agile within complex organizations. 

This application lifecycle management (ALM) Q&A with SearchSoftwareQuality.com Editor-in-Chief Yvette Francino covers ALM adoption best practices, advice on using reports and measuring productivity, the subtleties of CMMI, SDLC and ALM, and more.