Agile Practice Guide - Second Edition (English)

The Agile Practice Guide—Second Edition, developed collaboratively by Project Management Institute (PMI) and Agile Alliance, equips project and product development leaders and practitioners with practical guidance to leverage agile approaches and drive organizational success. Updates in this edition: 

• Expanded scope. Provides modernized guidance for implementing agile approaches, including new content on agile-adjacent approaches, sustainability, and today’s work environments. 

• Practical guidance. Equips project teams with tools, situational guidelines, and an understanding of available agile approaches among the continuum of life cycles available to achieve better results. 

• Emerging trends. Provides guidance to adapt agile practices to the changing landscape of remote work and the integration of artificial intelligence and new technologies, helping organizations remain flexible and competitive. 

Unlock the full potential of agile. This practice guide, which is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Eighth Edition, is designed to help practitioners implement agile approaches when planning and executing projects and organizational initiatives. This practice guide facilitates successful agile adoption, enabling organizations to achieve desired outcomes through effective implementation. By providing a comprehensive look at agile practices combined with useful advice, this practice guide supports organizations in their journey toward agility, enhancing their ability to respond to change and drive continuous improvement.