integrating agile into prince2 (v2)
DESCRIPTION
Agile methods and frameworks are increasing in popularity as organizations and individuals seek increased flexibility when managing change initiatives. Agile approaches are often seen as rivals to waterfall methods including PRINCE2, when in reality they complement each other. This webinar shows how the speed of delivery from Agile and the quality of project definition from PRINCE2 satisfies those seeking excellence and flexibility in project deliver, whilst maintaining strong project governance. The session:- - Defines what agile working means and how this has been captured in the APMG Agile Project Management qualification scheme - Uses the PRINCE2 process model to explain how agile project management can govern development, with PRINCE2 governing the overall project.TRANSCRIPT
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APMG-International Webinar
Integrating Agile into PRINCE2
Thursday 15 August 2013 / 13:00 BSTPresented by Melanie Franklin, Agile Change Management Ltd
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Agenda
• Welcome & introduction– Mark Constable, Marketing Executive
APMG-International
• Integrating Agile into PRINCE2– Melanie Franklin
• Q&A• More Information• Close
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About APMG-International
• Global Examination & Accreditation Institute• Official accreditation/qualification body for Best
Management Practice PPM portfolio• Extensive portfolio of professional management qualifications• 350+ Accredit training (ATO) and consulting (ACO)
organizations with 1800+ approved trainers and consultants• Certify examination candidates; 18000+ exams per month• HQ in UK; operational offices or formal representation in 12
countries• Full details at www.APMG-International.com
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Presenter
Melanie Franklin has a track record of excellence in project, programme and portfolio planning and delivery. She is the author of 6 books about project and change management and is writing her 7th book for newly appointed change managers.
Moderator
Mark Constable is a Marketing Executive at APMG-International with over 7 years experience at the company.
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Objectives
Define what agile working means and how this has been captured in the APMG Agile Project Management qualification scheme
Use the PRINCE2 process model to explain how agile project management can govern development, with PRINCE2 governing the overall project
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What is agile?
Waterfall:
Agile:
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Main players
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Benefits of Agile Project Management
Governance:- Documentation- Formal decision making- Progress reporting
Collaboration with users and early delivery
of business value
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What is agile?
Comprehensive documentation
Processes and tools
Contract negotiation
Following a plan
over
over
over
over
People and interactions
Working software
Customer collaboration
Responding to change
Focus on the business need
Collaborate
Build incrementally from firm foundations
Develop iteratively
Communicate clearly and continuously
Never compromise quality
Deliver on time
Demonstrate control
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Differences
Solution defined in detail
All features are promised
Time and budget can flex
PM plans in detail anddelegates work
Command & control structure
Solution evolves
Features are prioritised
Time and budget are fixed
Self directed team, PM removes barriers to progress
Collaborative working
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Agile Project ManagementPRINCE2 ®
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Style of working
Waterfall:
Project Board
Business Users
ProjectManager
Team
Agile:
Project Board
Business Users
ProjectManager
Team
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Waterfall versus Agile lifecycles
AnalysePlan
DesignBuild
Waterfall:
TestCorrect
TestDeploy
Analyse PlanDesignBuildTest
Deploy
Analyse Plan
Deploy
DesignBuildTest
Agile:
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Agile lifecycle
Feasibility
Foundations
Deployment
Engineering
Exploration
Post-Project
Pre-Project
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Controlling time not requirements
ProjectPre- Project
Post-project
IncrementFeasibility Foundations Increment
Timebox
Timebox
Deploy Timebox
Timebox
Deploy
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Timeboxes
Time box Deploy
Increment
Time box
Priorities Results
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• Agreed design for home page• Agreed design for each page type
• First draft of content for home page• First draft of content for company information
• First draft of content for each of the services pages• Links to social media platforms
Priorities Results
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• Mechanism for transferring content from existing site• High level plan of pages on new site
• Summary of how content on each
page links to other places on the site• Agreed design for home page• Agreed design for each page type
• First draft of content for home page• First draft of content for company information• First draft of content for each of the services pages• Links to social media platforms
Agile and PRINCE2 lifecycles
Feasibility
Foundations
Deployment
Engineering
Exploration
Post-Project
Pre-Project
Project Brief
Business case
Terms of Reference
Project Mandate
Post-Project Review
Benefits Assessment
Completed Work Package
Deployed Solution
Project Initiation Document
Business Foundations &Prioritised Requirements List
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Roles
BusinessSponsor
TechnicalCoordinator
ProjectManager
BusinessVisionary
TechnicalAdvisor
BusinessAdvisor
BusinessAnalyst
BusinessAmbassador
TeamLeader
SolutionDeveloper
SolutionTester
Team Members
Project Manager
Project Support
Corporate or Program Management
Team Manager(s)
Steering Group
Senior SupplierSponsor Senior User
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Why is Agile so important?
Increased productivity
Improved project visibility
Improved team morale
Enhanced software quality
Reduce risk
Faster time-to-market
Better alignment between IT & Business Objectives
Simplify development process
Ability to manage changing projects
Got better Got worseNo benefit
1%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
4%
9%
13%
14%
13%
17%
18%
19%
20%
20%
90%
85%
84%
81%
80%
79%
79%
76%
84%
Data courtesy of 7th Annual State of Agile Development Survey 2012 – www.versionone.com
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Popularity of Agile Project Management
Year 1 (1996)
Year 2 (1997)
Year 3 (1998)
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Year 1 (2011)
Year 2 (2012)
Year 3 (2013)
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
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Structure of the qualification
Foundation:1 hour multiple choice paper60 questions, 30 correct answers (50%) are required for a passClosed book exam
Practitioner:2 hour objective based testing exam4 questions with 15 marks per question30 marks (50%) of the marks are required for a passOpen book (can use hand book to research your answers)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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More Information
• APMG-International website:– www.APMG-International.com
• PRINCE2 Official Website:– www.prince-officialsite.com
• APMG’s Agile Project Management– http://www.apmg-international.com/en/qualifications/agile-pm
• Agile Change Management Limited– www.agilechangemanagement.co.uk – Email Melanie at [email protected]
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