Part II: Chapter 7 - Agile and the Prince2 Principles Flashcards
What are the characteristics of PRINCE2 principles?
Universal (apply to every project), self-validating (proven in practice), and empowering (enhance confidence and influence in project management).
How does Agile align with PRINCE2’s “Continued Business Justification” principle?
Agile focuses on delivering value instead of just benefits, using approaches like Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
How does Agile support PRINCE2’s “Learn from Experience” principle?
Agile uses retrospectives, short feedback loops, and continuous customer involvement for ongoing learning.
How does Agile influence PRINCE2’s “Defined Roles & Responsibilities”?
Agile introduces additional roles (e.g., Product Owner) that must be mapped to PRINCE2 roles (e.g., Senior User).
How do PRINCE2 “Stages” work in an Agile project?
Agile timeboxes (sprints, releases) should align with PRINCE2 management stages to maintain control.
What does “Manage by Exception” mean in an Agile context?
Agile empowers teams by setting tolerances, often allowing flexibility in scope but fixed time and cost.
How does Agile apply the “Focus on Products” principle?
Agile prioritises deliverables using MoSCoW (Must, Should, Could, Won’t).
How does Agile tailor PRINCE2 to suit the project environment?
Agile uses the Agilometer to assess risks and tailor PRINCE2 for Agile working.
Why is Transparency important in Agile projects?
It enables open communication and visibility, e.g., using burn-down charts to track progress.
What does Collaboration mean in PRINCE2 Agile?
Teams work with stakeholders, not just for them, ensuring shared goals and ownership.
What is Rich Communication in Agile?
Using face-to-face discussions, whiteboards, and visual tools instead of excessive documentation.
What is Self-Organisation in Agile teams?
Teams decide how to deliver work, reducing micromanagement and increasing ownership.
What does Exploration mean in Agile projects?
Frequent feedback and experiments (e.g., spikes) to uncover unknowns early.
What is the Agilometer used for?
It assesses Agile readiness and risks within a PRINCE2 project.
What is Timeboxing in PRINCE2 Agile?
Using short delivery cycles (e.g., sprints, releases) within PRINCE2 stages.
How does Agile ensure customer involvement in PRINCE2?
Agile requires continuous engagement with customers, unlike traditional PRINCE2.
