People-Oriented Principles and Values of Agile Project Management

This paper presents the people-oriented elements of agile approach with the focus on Scrum methodology as one of the most applicable of agile methodologies. Comparing to traditional methodology it can be concluded that the agile approach enables learning, project team development encouraging self-organization, better communication and competence development. The focus on the people aspects of the project is essential for achieving effective project results and a positive long-term impact of the project. This paper also emphasizes the role of a project team in the transition process from traditional to agile project management. People capacity to adapt agile approach are influenced by trust, capacity for self-organization, capacity for learning and adoption the value of agile management. From a practical point of view, managers who are people-oriented can accept agile project management as a framework and way of thinking to achieve their goals.