Chapter 16: Agile and the Prince2 Processes

Question 1

PRINCE2 Process Overview

Answer 1

PRINCE2 is a process-based approach with seven key processes for managing projects.

Question 2

PRINCE2 Processes

Answer 2

The seven processes are: Directing a project, Starting up a project, Initiating a project, Controlling a stage, Managing product delivery, Managing a stage boundary, Closing a project.

Question 3

Tailoring PRINCE2 for Agile

Answer 3

PRINCE2 can be tailored for Agile contexts, incorporating agile artefacts and events within each process.

Question 4

Agile Artefacts in PRINCE2

Answer 4

Key agile artefacts for each process include Vision, Product backlog, Sprint(s), Release backlog, and Project retrospective.

Question 5

Agile Processes in PRINCE2

Answer 5

In agile, sprints, flow-based timeboxes, and releases are incorporated within PRINCE2 stages.

Question 6

Management Products in PRINCE2

Answer 6

Management products include benefits management, business case, risk registers, and product descriptions.

Question 7

Releases and Sprints in PRINCE2

Answer 7

Releases and sprints may be used within a PRINCE2 stage to structure agile delivery.

Question 8

Releases vs. Sprints

Answer 8

Releases may be treated separately from sprints, with either frequent releases or sprints delivering interim deliverables.

Question 9

Agile Tailoring Examples

Answer 9

In some cases, only sprints may be used, or releases may not be treated as distinct timeboxes.