AgilePM ® – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives Project Challenge – 23 rd March 2016 Antony Perrett – Learning Tree International

2 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited. We will  Explore the background to AgilePM  Examine the need for AgilePM  Understand how Agile PM adds value  Examine the syllabus and feel for the Agile PM content  Q&A Agenda

3 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited. AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives  Background to AgilePM  The need for AgilePM  How AgilePM adds value  AgilePM syllabus

4 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  Came from DSDM One of the early agile pioneers (early ‘90s) Predominantly IT-focussed Recognisably agile Focussed primarily on building product (not project)  Evolved into a full project method (Atern) Kept its agile roots Extended into project management Added some project formality –Project-level roles, documentation, business case, etc. Started to gain real traction in the marketplace  Further evolved based on real-life feedback Now called AgilePM Probably the best-established agile project management method Background to AgilePM DSDM = Dynamic Systems Development Method. The APMG-International AgilePM Swirl Device logo are trademarks of The APM Group Limited.

5 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited. AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives  Background to AgilePM  The need for AgilePM  How AgilePM adds value  AgilePM syllabus

6 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited. The Need for AgilePM  Much senior management is distrustful of agile  AgilePM is part of the ‘agile grows up’ movement “We use SCRUM for our agile projects” “The agile team just ignored our detailed specification!” “Agile is just an excuse for technical folk to do whatever they fancy” “Our PMO doesn’t work well with agile” “Where’s the project documentation ?” “We tried agile using a specialist supplier – it didn’t work” “Agile is just for IT” “Agile projects seem to be out of control” “We do proper projects – so we use PRINCE2”

7 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  “Agile is just for IT” Not true – AgilePM is completely generic  “Agile teams ignore detailed specifications” AgilePM sets early expectations about what detail is needed, and when  “Agile projects seem out of control” One of AgilePM’s principles is to be, and be seen to be in control at all times  “Our PMO doesn’t work well with agile” AgilePM shows how projects can interface with other stakeholders  “We do proper projects – so we use PRINCE2” AgilePM is equivalent to PRINCE2, but takes a much more agile approach The Need for AgilePM

8 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  “We use SCRUM for our agile projects” SCRUM is just a product development method. AgilePM wraps around SCRUM very neatly to add vital project elements  “We tried agile using a specialist supplier – it didn’t work” AgilePM engages both customer and supplier in a project – it sets expectations for both parties  “Agile is just an excuse for technical folk to work on whatever they fancy” AgilePM is completely driven by customer needs. It’s the first principle.  “Where’s the project documentation ?” AgilePM documents where it adds value. It is NOT document-free The Need for AgilePM

9 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited. AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives  Background to AgilePM  The need for AgilePM  How AgilePM adds value  AgilePM syllabus

10 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  AgilePM remains truly agile Anyone who has used agile methods would recognise it as being so Specifically integrates with SCRUM, so your current methods persist Works stand-alone, or as part of a programme  Provides Project Management ‘rigour’ ….. Without spoiling the agile feel Engages development team with project management team Defines roles and responsibilities Includes several key project management techniques Documents where it adds value –PRL (backlog), Delivery Plan, Business Case, etc. How AgilePM Adds Value

11 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  Meets the needs of the C-suite Ensures projects are, and are seen to be, in control Implements accountability for business benefits Integrates with programme and portfolio methods Assesses project risk up-front Helps change corporate culture to become more agile-friendly How AgilePM Adds Value

12 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited. AgilePM – Scale Up Your Agile Initiatives  Background to AgilePM  The need for AgilePM  How AgilePM adds value  AgilePM syllabus

13 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  Divided into Foundation and Practitioner level qualifications Foundation meets the needs of those: –Who need a basic familiarity with AgilePM –Who will be taking a role on the project, but usually not the PM Practitioner meets the needs of those: –Who want to get into more detail –Who will be taking a PM role –Who may be process experts –Who want to understand how to integrate with other methods  Has no formal pre-requisites Although to get the best from Practitioner level it helps to have good PM experience  We find Lots of experienced PMs wanting to understand ‘what agile is all about’ Lots of ScrumMasters wanting to scale their agile into full-blown projects Lots of folk wanting a credible agile qualification AgilePM Syllabus

14 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  Includes enough to give a practical head-start into agile projects At a development team level At a management / governance level  Syllabus covers Principles –the 8 guiding statements that guide the overall approach Success Factors –that experience shows maximise the chances of success Process –the steps a typical project passes through Recommended roles and responsibilities –Who does what?, engages technical, business and process roles Products –What technical and document products are recommended Techniques that work in an agile project –E.g. prioritisation, timeboxing, requirements gathering AgilePM Syllabus

15 © Learning Tree International, Inc. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced without prior written consent. 1- AgilePM is a Registered Trade Mark of Dynamic Systems Development Method Limited.  AgilePM is proven It’s been developed over many years  It meets the needs of both development team and management Keeps its agile development feel Addresses commonly-held management concerns about agile’s lack of credibility  Has a syllabus that is Widely-recognised and credible Addresses the needs of those who need an overview, and also those who need more detail –Foundation level –Practitioner level  Is highly practical and genuinely useful Principles, success factors, process, roles and responsibilities, products, techniques AgilePM Summary

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