Chapter 4: The Prince2 journey when using Agile Flashcards
What is the “project mandate” in PRINCE2?
The project mandate is the trigger for the project, which may come from business objectives, competitive pressures, legislation changes, or recommendations from reports or audits. It is provided by the commissioning organisation.
What is covered by the “Starting up a project” process in PRINCE2?
The “Starting up a project” process verifies the project’s worth and viability before full scoping. It leads to the creation of a project brief and a stage plan for initiation.
What does the initiation stage involve in PRINCE2?
The initiation stage involves detailed planning, obtaining funding, establishing controls, developing a business case, and reviewing benefits. It culminates in the creation of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID), which is reviewed by the project board.
How does agile influence the pre-project and initiation stages?
Plan, Monitor, and Control: Focuses on feature sets, collaborative planning with the customer, and timeboxed plans.
Behaviour: Teams may be self-organized, and the PID is created collaboratively.
Process: Information on minimum viable product (MVP) and the project’s trigger might come from a product roadmap.
Products: The business case and product descriptions evolve as the project progresses, and the PID is less formal, serving as a living document.
What is a “Feature” in agile?
A “Feature” is a generic term for something a product does or how it does it. It can vary in detail, such as being waterproof or making a sound when switched off.
What is a “User Story”?
A “User Story” is a tool used to write requirements in the format: who, what, and why.
What is an “Epic” in agile?
An “Epic” is a high-level definition of a requirement that is not yet refined. It will eventually be broken down into user stories.
What is an “Information Radiator”?
An “Information Radiator” is a tool (such as a wall or board) used to display project information visibly for the team, often showing work progress or tasks to be completed.
What is a “Burn Chart”?
A “Burn Chart” visually tracks progress, showing work completed and work remaining, updated regularly.
What is a “Kanban Board”?
A “Kanban Board” is used in Kanban to display work items in various states of progress. It is a visual management tool to track tasks.
What is a “Stand-up Meeting”?
A “Stand-up Meeting” is a brief (usually 15 minutes) meeting where the team discusses completed work, work still to be done, and any obstacles.
What is a “Retrospective”?
A “Retrospective” is a regular meeting where teams reflect on their processes to improve working practices, in line with the agile principle of “inspect and adapt.”
What is a “Backlog” in agile?
A “Backlog” is a list of features or tasks for a product, often made up of user stories. It can be related to releases, sprints, or general product features.
What is the role of post-project reviews in agile?
Post-project reviews focus on confirming whether benefits were achieved, identifying unexpected benefits or dis-benefits, and providing lessons for future projects.
