Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives Project Challenge 23 rd March 2016 Antony Perrett Learning Tree International We will Explore the background to AgilePM Examine the need for ID: 498877
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AgilePM® – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives
Project Challenge – 23rd March 2016
Antony Perrett – Learning Tree InternationalSlide2
We will
Explore the background to AgilePM
Examine the need for
AgilePMUnderstand how Agile PM adds valueExamine the syllabus and feel for the Agile PM contentQ&A
AgendaSlide3
AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives
Background to AgilePMThe need for
AgilePM
How AgilePM adds valueAgilePM syllabusSlide4
Came from DSDMOne of the early agile pioneers (early ‘90s)Predominantly IT-focussed
Recognisably agileFocussed primarily on building product (not project)Evolved into a full project method (Atern) - 2007Kept its agile roots
Extended into project management
Added some project formalityProject-level roles, documentation, business case, etc.Started to gain real traction in the marketplaceFurther evolved based on real-life feedback - 2014Now called AgilePMProbably the best-established agile project management methodBackground to AgilePM
DSDM =
Dynamic Systems Development
Method.
The
APMG-International
AgilePM Swirl Device logo are trademarks of The APM Group Limited.Slide5
AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives
Background to AgilePMThe need for
AgilePM
How AgilePM adds valueAgilePM syllabusSlide6
The Need for AgilePM
Much senior management is distrustful of agileAgilePM is part of the ‘agile grows up’ movement
“We use SCRUM for our agile projects”
“The agile team just ignored our detailed specification!”
“Agile is just an excuse for technical folk to do whatever they fancy”
“Our PMO
doesn
’
t work well with agile”
“Where
’
s the project documentation ?”
“We tried agile using a specialist supplier – it
didn
’
t work”
“Agile is just for IT”
“Agile projects seem to be out of control”
“We do proper projects – so we use PRINCE2”Slide7
“Agile is just for IT”Not true – AgilePM
is completely generic“Agile teams ignore detailed specifications”AgilePM sets early expectations about what detail is needed, and when
“Agile
projects seem out of control”One of AgilePM’s principles is to be, and be seen to be in control at all times“Our PMO doesn’t work well with agile”AgilePM shows how projects can interface with other stakeholders
“We do proper projects – so we use PRINCE2”
AgilePM
is equivalent to PRINCE2, but takes a much more agile approach
The Need for
AgilePMSlide8
“We use SCRUM for our agile projects”SCRUM is just a product development method. AgilePM
wraps around SCRUM very neatly to add vital project elements“We tried agile using a specialist supplier – it didn’t work”
AgilePM
engages both customer and supplier in a project – it sets expectations for both parties“Agile is just an excuse for technical folk to work on whatever they fancy”AgilePM is completely driven by customer needs. It’s the first principle.“Where’s the project documentation ?”AgilePM documents where it adds value. It is NOT document-free
The Need for
AgilePMSlide9
AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives
Background to AgilePMThe need for
AgilePM
How AgilePM adds valueAgilePM syllabusSlide10
AgilePM remains truly agile
Anyone who has used agile methods would recognise it as being soSpecifically integrates with SCRUM, so your current methods persistWorks stand-alone, or as part of a programme
Provides Project Management ‘rigour’
….. Without spoiling the agile feelEngages development team with project management teamDefines roles and responsibilitiesIncludes several key project management techniquesDocuments where it adds valuePRL (backlog), Delivery Plan, Business Case, etc.How AgilePM Adds ValueSlide11
Meets the needs of the C-suiteEnsures projects are, and are seen to be, in controlImplements accountability for business benefits
Integrates with programme and portfolio methodsAssesses project risk up-frontHelps change corporate culture to become more agile-friendly
How
AgilePM Adds ValueSlide12
AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives
Background to AgilePMThe need for
AgilePM
How AgilePM adds valueAgilePM syllabusSlide13
Divided into Foundation and Practitioner level qualificationsFoundation meets the needs of those:
Who need a basic familiarity with AgilePMWho will be taking a role on the project, but usually not the PMPractitioner meets the needs of those:
Who want to get into more detail
Who will be taking a PM roleWho may be process expertsWho want to understand how to integrate with other methodsHas no formal pre-requisitesAlthough to get the best from Practitioner level it helps to have good PM experienceWe findLots of experienced PMs wanting to understand ‘what agile is all about’Lots of ScrumMasters wanting to scale their agile into full-blown projectsLots of folk wanting a credible agile qualification
AgilePM
SyllabusSlide14
Includes enough to give a practical head-start into agile projectsAt a development team levelAt a management / governance level
Syllabus coversPrinciplesthe 8 guiding statements that guide the overall approachSuccess Factorsthat experience shows maximise the chances of success
Process
the steps a typical project passes throughRecommended roles and responsibilitiesWho does what?, engages technical, business and process rolesProductsWhat technical and document products are recommendedTechniques that work in an agile projectE.g. prioritisation, timeboxing, requirements gathering
AgilePM
SyllabusSlide15
AgilePM is provenIt’s been developed over many yearsIt meets the needs of both development team and management
Keeps its agile development feelAddresses commonly-held management concerns about agile’s lack of credibilityHas a syllabus that is
Widely-recognised and credible
Addresses the needs of those who need an overview, and also those who need more detailFoundation levelPractitioner levelIs highly practical and genuinely usefulPrinciples, success factors, process, roles and responsibilities, products, techniquesAgilePM SummarySlide16
(and hopefully answers too !)
Questions
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