Agilometer

Question 1

Once the Agilometer has been assessed, how can we move the slider: The Flexibility on What is Delivered?

Answer 1

• If customer is unaware of need to be flexible on deliverables, we can educate & train

• Maybe there are too many ‘Must Have’ requirements. Can they be challenged?

Question 2

Once the Agilometer has been assessed, how can we move the slider: Level of collaboration?

Answer 2

• Get people together & break down barriers
• Investigate barriers

Question 3

Once the Agilometer has been assessed, how can we move the slider: Ease of communication?

Answer 3

• Bridge gaps by arranging visits
• Use of video conferencing & plan around different time zones
• Co-locate the team (same area)
• Improve use of tactile/low tech solutions when presenting info

Question 4

Once the Agilometer has been assessed, how can we move the slider: Ability to work iteratively & deliver incrementally?

Answer 4

• Challenge the team to think of partial deliveries that are useful
• What could go into a first release?
• Something ‘of use’ can have many forms (a quick win or proof of concept)
• Calculate value of early delivery

Question 5

Once the Agilometer has been assessed, how can we move the slider: Advantageous environmental conditions?

Answer 5

• Would new tools help?
• Reduce outside disturbances
• Extra training?
• Do 3rd parties need awareness of their role in Agile

Question 6

Once the Agilometer has been assessed, how can we move the slider: Acceptance of Agile?

Answer 6

• Extra training?
• More informal workshops?
• Direct people to Agile information sources
• Can PB members promote/explain Agile to key stakeholders? And relay key benefits.