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4-1 Short Paper: Adapting the Project Approach to Meet Business Needs
QSO-435 Adaptive Project Mgmt
March 31, 2024
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We’ve been aware of some hesitation in migrating to the Agile model. Agile will help us become more adaptive to future challenges. Transparency, accountability, and trust when handling projects have become crucial. Adopting an Agile approach is a cultural change, and leadership is fundamental to a successful Agile transition, so we’ve developed an informational paper to provide some vital information about the Agile approach. It will demonstrate how adopting an Agile approach can positively transform leadership and the organization. Agile Approach
Flexibility and Agile are terms used interchangeably; however, they are more than just about working more flexibly. It's about changing one's mindset and being and behaving differently. Agile brings processes, technology, and people together to find the most suitable and beneficial way to achieve goals. Agile involves working incrementally in small, timed iterations, which allows for constant feedback, providing the ability to revise requirements as necessary. This adaptive planning also allows for changes with technological advancements and market changes. Being accustomed to traditional project management can be seen as a risk, but Agile focuses on value and embraces change. There is constant collaboration and communication between developers and stakeholders to ensure the product progresses according to their expectations and needs. Differences of Agile and Waterfall
The table below provides a side-by-side comparison of Agile and Waterfall. Agile is best suited for development projects. Client satisfaction and value are the center of what Agile represents. It provides flexibility and uses open communication mechanisms to keep the needed morale throughout the project to completion.
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Agile
Waterfall
Incremental and iterative approach using sprints
Linear and sequential project management approach
Flexible plan with continuous adaptation based on feedback and changing requirements
Detailed plan with a fixed scope and timeline
Decisions made by entire team members
Hierarchical team representation
Testing performed during each development sprint
Testing performed after development is complete
Minimal documentation. Requirements filed, designs built, and continuous test plans through each sprint Emphases on up front and comprehensive documentation
Frequent communication, face to face, and client participation throughout project
Only Project Managers communicate with stakeholders and have weekly/monthly meetings to discuss project progress
Agile’s Impact
Scope
The scope of Agile is the work to be undertaken. The business provides business requirements, and the backlog of work will be outlined into features and user stories (PMI, 2021). Changes are welcomed with Agile, but that doesn't give a free pass to add anything to the backlog. A clear change management process is still in place to ensure flexibility is controlled, and value is still added to ensure the project does not derail from the overall roadmap.
Roles
Agile consists of cross-functional teams that work collaboratively. Agile teams have complementary or shared skill sets, which helps to ensure workloads are balanced and can offer different perspectives/contributions to the overall project's success. Agile roles include Product Owners, Scrum Master, Development Team, and Stakeholders.
Responsibilities
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