Choosing DSDM as your Agile Approach

Question 1

How does DSDM differ from more traditional approaches?

Answer 1

1. The iterative approach encourages detail to emerge over time
2. Addresses the current and imminent needs of the business
3. Solutions more likely to have a better fit with the true business need
4. Solutions are easier to test and integrate into existing processes

Question 2

How does DSDM differ from most Agile approaches?

Answer 2

1. Basic foundations agreed at an early stage
2. Agrees a broader set of roles
3. Integrates project management and product development into a single process

Question 3

What are the benefits of using DSDM?

Answer 3

1. Business is better able to direct development of the solution
2. The business is more likely to feel ownership of the solution
3. Solution delivered on time
4. Quality protected
5. Risk of building the wrong solution is greatly reduced
6. Deployment more likely to go smoothly due to the cooperation of all parties throughout development