Agile Project Management (L16)

Question 1

Describe agile PM

Answer 1

• Continuous plan-execute-evaluate cycles across the project
• Each wave creates “incremental value” by steadily developing sub-features or elements of the overall project
• Deliberately short lengths e.g. 1-4 weeks - long enough to create value that a customer can evaluate but short enough to remain responsive
• Following each sprint a review is held to evaluate and agree the next set of deliverables

Question 2

Problems with agile PM

Answer 2

• Collaboration can be time-consuming
• Evolving requirements can lead to scope creep
• Difficult to predict what the product will look like at the end
• Testing is performed throughout the project
• Applying it to the wrong project can lead to increased cost