Charles G. Cobb
Charles G. Cobb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | BS in Applied Sciences (1967), MSEE (1971), MBA (1982) |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Northeastern University |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Agile Project Management expert and Lecturer |
| Known for | Founding the Agile Project Management Academy |
Charles G. Cobb (born 1945) is an American author, Agile Project Management expert and lecturer.[1] He was a former United States Air Force officer and is the founder of the Agile Project Management Academy.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Cobb was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1945. In 1963 he won a competitive nomination to attend the United States Air Force Academy from Hale Boggs who was then the Speaker of the House of Representatives and he graduated in 1967 with a BS in Applied Sciences.[2]
In 1970, as an Air Force officer, Cobb was selected for an Air Force Institute of Technology scholarship to attend Southern Methodist University (SMU) where he received his MSEE in 1971.[2]
Career
[edit]After graduating from SMU, Cobb was transferred to Hanscom Air Force Base in the Boston, MA area where he worked in the Electronic Systems Division on a variety of high-profile Air Force systems engineering projects.[2] He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1974 with the rank of captain and was immediately hired by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) where he worked for 18 years.[2] While he was at DEC, he received his MBA from Northeastern University in 1982.[2]
In 1998, Cobb received a Certificate in Advanced Management and started his own consulting practice. In 2014, he founded the Agile Project Management Academy, an online Agile Project Management training platform.[3][4]
Cobb is the author of The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile: Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach 2nd Edition (2023), a graduate-level project management textbook which is in use in several universities across the globe.[5][6][7] He has also written other published books and articles relating to Agile Project Management.[8][9][10][11][12][13] and Business Excellence.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ "8 Best Agile Courses for 2024: Sprint, Adapt, Succeed". classcentral.com. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Agile Project Management Academy -About Chuck Cobb". managedagile.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Agile Project Management Training". Managed Agile. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Agile Project Management Academy - Chuck Cobb". udemy.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile - Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach". High Impact Project Management, Inc. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile: Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach, 2nd Edition". wiley.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Best Project Management Books". readthistwice.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Agile Project Management Articles and Useful Information". Managed Agile. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Making Sense of Agile - A Project Management Perspective". High Impact Project Management, Inc. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Managed Agile Development - Making Agile Work for Your Business (Superseded)". High Impact Project Management, Inc. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile - Principles and Practices for an Adaptive Approach (First Edition)". High Impact Project Management, Inc. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Cobb, Charles G. (2011). Making Sense of Agile Project Management: Balancing Control and Agility. doi:10.1002/9781118085950. ISBN 978-0-470-94336-6. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Making Sense of Agile Project Management: Balancing Control and Agility". everand.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "From Quality to Business Excellence: A Systems Approach to Management". High Impact Project Management, Inc. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Enterprise Process Mapping: Integrating Systems For Compliance And Business Excellence". High Impact Project Management, Inc. Retrieved 3 May 2024.