M1 - Agile Approach

Question 1

Two questions to decide which Agile Approach to use

Answer 1

1. Type of Environment

2. Type of culture 

Question 2

Complex Environment Identifiers

Answer 2

Projects and programmes
Full project lifecycle
Cross project dependencies
Integration with programmes

Requires a deeper, more thorough approach (DSDM)

Question 3

Simple Environment Identifiers

Answer 3

Simple environment
Simple product development
Feature development or improvements

Question 4

Benefits of using DSDM

Answer 4

Provides greater ability for effective business direction

Ensures that the delivery of the project is on time

Facilitates the meeting of a real business need

Implementation assists in smoother deployment through collaboration

Question 5

MSCoWo Approach

Answer 5

Prioritizes features of a project

Must have
Should Have
COuld Have
WOn’t have this time

Question 6

AgilePM Philosophy and 8 Principles

Answer 6

“Best business value emerges when projects are aligned to clear business goals, deliver frequently, and involve the collaboration of motivated and empowered people”.

Compromising any principle undermines the philosophy and introduces risk. Applying all the principles ensures maximum benefit.

1. Focus on the business needs
2. Deliver on time
3. Collaborate
4. Never compromise quality
5. Build incrementally from firm foundations
6. Develop iteratively
7. Communicate Continuously and Clearly
8. Demonstrate Control