Chapter 8: Agile and the Prince2 Themes Flashcards
How does Agile affect the Business Case?
Focuses on MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and flexible delivery (best/worst/expected case).
Why update the Business Case regularly in Agile?
To test assumptions quickly and get early benefits.
How does Agile affect team roles?
Adds Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Agile Coach, mapped to PRINCE2 roles.
What is the Senior User’s role in Agile?
Acts like a ‘Super Product Owner’, ensuring a broad customer view.
Why is Management by Exception important?
It empowers teams to self-organise while keeping control.
How does Agile ensure quality?
Uses Definition of Done (DoD) and Definition of Ready (DoR) to set clear standards.
What’s the key difference between scope and quality in Agile?
Scope can change, but quality must always meet the standard.
Why are frequent quality checks needed in Agile?
Because Agile delivers bit by bit, so regular testing is key.
How does Agile planning differ from PRINCE2?
Uses burn charts (show progress), not Gantt charts (show timelines).
How does Agile decide what to deliver in each sprint?
Based on team capacity, not fixed deadlines.
How does Agile manage risk?
Avoids too much planning upfront and keeps customer involved.
What Agile practices help reduce risk?
Daily stand-ups, frequent feedback, self-organising teams.
How does Agile handle change differently?
Prioritises work in backlogs, no need for a separate change budget.
How does Agile keep track of frequent changes?
Uses flexible but controlled configuration management.
What does Agile measure instead of time and cost?
Velocity, value delivered, and lead time.
How does Agile track work in a sprint?
With burn-up/burn-down charts.
What is Planning Poker?
A team votes on effort using numbered cards, then discusses estimates.
What does Velocity measure?
How much work the team completes per sprint (e.g., 20 user stories).
