Chapter 3: The rationale of blending Prince2 and Agile Flashcards
Why is PRINCE2 increasingly being used with agile?
As more organisations adopt agile, the need for guidance on integrating PRINCE2 in an agile context has grown.
What is the main strength of PRINCE2?
PRINCE2 is strong in project direction and management but has little focus on product delivery.
What is the main strength of agile?
Agile is strong in product delivery but has little focus on project direction and management.
What happens when PRINCE2 and agile are combined?
All three areas—project direction, project management, and product delivery—are addressed.
How should PRINCE2 and agile be used together?
They should be blended as a mixture rather than working in parallel.
What does PRINCE2 Agile provide guidance on?
Tailoring PRINCE2 to work effectively in an agile context.
Who benefits from PRINCE2 Agile guidance?
PRINCE2 practitioners, project managers, project support, and quality assurance teams working with agile projects.
Can organisations outside the PRINCE2 community benefit from PRINCE2 Agile?
Yes, it helps those with agile experience adopt PRINCE2 and those new to agile learn project management best practices.
Is PRINCE2 Agile a substitute for PRINCE2?
No, but it provides additional guidance on using PRINCE2 with agile projects.
When is PRINCE2 Agile suitable when agile is not used for projects or is at a basic level?
PRINCE2 Agile is suitable for organizations, departments, and individuals who are working in an environment where agile is either not used or is in the early stages of development with limited maturity.
What is the suitability of PRINCE2 Agile for situations where agile is used for Business As Usual (BAU)?
PRINCE2 Agile is not suitable for organizations or departments where agile is used solely for BAU, but it may support and enhance product delivery in a project context, especially if some work is better managed as a project. It can also help with career progression for individuals.
When is PRINCE2 Agile suitable for a mature level of agile being used for projects and BAU?
PRINCE2 Agile is suitable for projects in environments where agile is mature, processes are formalized, and agile behaviours are predominant. It can enhance existing knowledge and support projects, but its use may be limited in mature agile environments.
What does PRINCE2 Agile consist of?
PRINCE2 Agile provides guidance on tailoring PRINCE2 in an agile context, covering:
A: Applying principles and tailoring themes and processes
P: Producing PRINCE2 management products
U: Using agile behaviours, concepts, and techniques
M: Mapping agile roles to PRINCE2 team structure
P: Focusing on specific areas when using agile
I: Integrating agile methods into PRINCE2
T: Tailoring PRINCE2 to suit agile projects
How does PRINCE2 Agile relate to agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Startup?
PRINCE2 Agile incorporates and references popular agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Startup, which are emphasized for their good practice in agile delivery.
How does PRINCE2 view the application of agile in a project context?
PRINCE2 views agile not as a binary condition but as something that can be applied to varying degrees, depending on the situation. PRINCE2 Agile focuses on how much agile can be used, rather than whether a project is agile or not.
What are some important points regarding Scrum and Kanban in PRINCE2 Agile?
Scrum and Kanban are the most commonly used agile approaches.
They are not project management frameworks on their own and cannot manage a project in isolation.
However, they can be used within a wider project management framework like PRINCE2.
What key guidance does PRINCE2 Agile provide in terms of governance and control?
PRINCE2 Agile emphasizes that governance and control can enhance agile’s use, especially in complex environments or when managing multiple teams, showing that control allows agile to be applied in a broader range of situations.
