Managing Healthcare Projects Using DSDM and Agile Project Management [electronic resource] : A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals.

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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Author -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Unique Challenges and Complexities of Healthcare Project Management -- The Need for Agility and Adaptability in Healthcare Projects -- The Benefits of Using DSDM and Agile Methodologies in the Healthcare Context -- PART I: FUNDAMENTALS OF DSDM AND AGILE -- 1. Introduction to DSDM -- Overview of the Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) and Its Principles -- The DSDM Project Lifecycle and Phases -- Roles and Responsibilities Within a DSDM Project

2. Introduction to Agile Project Management -- The Agile Manifesto and Core Values -- Popular Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.) With a Brief Overview of Each -- Key Agile Practices (Iterations, Sprints, User Stories, Retrospectives) -- 3. DSDM and Agile: Synergies and Differences -- How DSDM and Agile Address the Specific Needs of Healthcare Projects -- Areas Where DSDM and Agile Approaches Complement Each Other -- Comparing and Contrasting the Two Methodologies for Effective Decision-Making -- PART II: IMPLEMENTING DSDM AND AGILE IN HEALTHCARE PROJECTS

4. Preparing for Agile Healthcare Projects -- Assessing Organisational Readiness for DSDM and Agile -- Building a Cross-Functional Agile Team in Healthcare Settings -- Securing Stakeholder Buy-In and Overcoming Cultural Barriers -- 5. Project Initiation and Planning With DSDM -- DSDM Feasibility and Foundations Phases for Healthcare Projects -- Defining Project Scope, Requirements, and Aligning to Healthcare Regulations -- Creating an Agile Project Roadmap and Release Plan -- 6. Iterative Development and Delivery -- Adapting Scrum or Kanban Within DSDM's Framework

Prioritising User Stories with a Focus on Patient and Clinician Needs -- Managing Changes and Continuous Improvement in the Healthcare Environment -- 7. Collaboration and Communication for Success -- Effective Communication Strategies With Patients, Clinicians, and Stakeholders -- Collaborative Decision-Making Techniques -- Leveraging Technology for Communication and Knowledge Sharing -- PART III: ADVANCED TOPICS AND CASE STUDIES -- 8. Scaling Agile in Healthcare -- Frameworks for Scaling Agile in Larger or Multi-Team Healthcare Projects

Maintaining Agility and Flexibility in Complex Healthcare Systems -- 9. Managing Risks and Compliance in Healthcare Projects -- Identifying and Mitigating Risks Specific to Healthcare Projects -- Navigating Healthcare Regulations and Ensuring Compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Local Regulations) -- Data Security Considerations in Agile Healthcare Projects -- 10. Fifteen Case Studies -- Examples of Healthcare Project Case Studies Managed Using DSDM and Agile -- Lessons Learned and Best Practices -- Conclusion -- The Future of DSDM and Agile in Healthcare Project Management

Key Takeaways and Recommendations for Successful Implementation

Managing Healthcare Projects Using DSDM and Agile Project Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals provides a comprehensive guide to implementing agile project management in healthcare.