Agile project management - any decent books out there?

[northernrampage]

I had an interview for a contract yesterday for a company I'd really like to work for. They've asked me back next week for a second interview. Only problem is that I don't have agile PM experience, and I'd need to take part in daily scrums and work with developers using agile methodology.

It was obvious from my CV and from speaking to me that I don't have lots of Agile experience, the PM interviewing called in a developer to talk to me about it (he also said they use something beginning with K (Kasabian?) that I now can't find on the web.

I do have some experience of agile, I have taken part in sprint reviews and worked with outside suppliers who used it, but not much else.

What I wanted to know is:

1. Anyone recommend any decent books on Agile principles? Or websites?
2. What would be best approach for second interview? As it's obvious I don't have lots of experience I was just going to still talk about it in general terms (after my reading), so I can show some knowledge/learning ability
3. Is it something you can do without having lots of experience? I'm not going to be the scrum master (as far as I can tell) as I'm more on the business side, but I need to be there at scrums and be involved

The Agile part is only one aspect of the job, so fairly confident I'll be okay as I'm strong in other areas, but want to be sure I've got everything covered.

[EDIT] I did read some threads on here about Agile but confused me as lots of discussion on what Agile actually is

[Zippy]

I used this book and it's not bad.

As you say, there is a lot of confusion about what Agile actually is, but the principles of Scrum are pretty simple. I'm sure you'll pick it up in no time.

The other 'K' thing - was it Kaizen?

[SueEllen]

While you can read up on the various agile methodologies (Hint: just google the various names and you will get a decent website link on the 1st page) you need to know if they are using it properly as that will determine the role you are suppose to take.

Most companies adapt the agile methodology they are claiming to use to suit them, and some even give it a different name.

[amcdonald]

It's just RAD with more meetings, google and you will be fine

[rd409]

The other 'K' thing - was it Kaizen?

Kanban?

[pojka]

Kanban?

^ Probably this

[northernrampage]

Kanban?

Yes, that would be the one. Thanks.

[northernrampage]

While you can read up on the various agile methodologies (Hint: just google the various names and you will get a decent website link on the 1st page) you need to know if they are using it properly as that will determine the role you are suppose to take.

Most companies adapt the agile methodology they are claiming to use to suit them, and some even give it a different name.

Cheers, I think that's what I'll focus on. The developer told me they didn't use agile strictly, and the guy interviewing me explained to me what was expected e.g you need to represent your projects in the daily meetings.

I'll do some reading up and be confident about it.

Thanks all.