AXELOS.com COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE PRINCE2 Agile: Is it right for me? Your speaker… Keith Richards www.axelos.com www.agilekrc.com • Managing Director/CEO of agileKRC • agileKRC is a pioneering company at the forefront of agile thinking • Specialising in all things agile (PRINCE2 Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Start-up, DSDM, AgilePM, everything!) • Training, Consultancy, Coaching and People • Lead author for the NEW PRINCE2 Agile product from AXELOS • 20 years of experience with agile • Detailed knowledge of PRINCE2 with agile and the DSDM Framework • IAF Accredited / APMG Certified Facilitator • Author of ‘Agile Project Management’ (TSO) • Voted ‘Most Valuable Agile Player’ UK Agile Awards. Poll #1: How do you view PRINCE2? a.Waterfall b.Command and Control c. Bureaucratic d.Agile e. None of the Above Some questions we’re looking to answer today… “Is agile right for me and my organization?” “How should you start a PRINCE2 Agile project?” “The PRINCE2 Agil-o-meter; how much agile can or should I use?” “How does the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) relate to the Business Case?” “Can I benefit from PRINCE2 agile in a traditional waterfall environment?” “How does it compare to other approaches such as AgilePM and Agile at GDS?” PRINCE2 Agile The Basics • Launched June 24th 2015 • Many ATOs are up and running (100+) • Course lasts 3 days • Exam is 2½ hours and is ‘challenging’ • Exam pass rate is approx. 70% • Manual is 340 pages • LinkedIn Groups established. Poll #2: How would you rate your organizations appetite for agile? As an individual, do you see value in working in an agile way? 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Not PRINCE2 Certified PRINCE2 Certified Not PRINCE2 Certified PRINCE2 Certified Not PRINCE2 Certified PRINCE2 Certified Not PRINCE2 Certified PRINCE2 Certified Not at all Not really Yes somewhat Yes greatly Agile: Individuals Value vs. Organizations Appetite by industry 2.00 2.20 2.40 2.60 2.80 3.00 3.20 3.40 3.60 3.80 4.00 Business and support services Financial services Information technology Professional services Public services and admin Telecoms Organizations Appetite Avg. Individual Average (adjusted scale) Average 37.1% difference Is PRINCE2 Agile worth doing? • Yep! • Up to date • Not regurgitating old agile techniques • Includes Kanban, Cynefin and Lean Start-up • Very relevant • Very good • Builds on your investment • No need to reinvent anything. What do people like and what are the challenges? • Comprehensive guidance • One-stop shop for agile in a project context • The rationale • The Fix’n’Flex Hexagon (‘Flexagon’) • The Agilometer • Accurate use of the MVP concept • Packed with techniques and up to date guidance. • Delivery Team information is complicated • Because it isn’t straightforward • Differentiating rules from guidelines • Because it isn’t straightforward • Caters for any level of agile • Because there are many vs. The Likes! The Challenges Drive to the conditions • Agile in a project context needs good judgement • In a BAU context it is easier • You must categorise work appropriately …and don’t believe the myth that projects no longer exist! Poll #3: What is sushi? a. A sweetened ice drink b. A salty tropical fruit c. Vinegar-flavoured cold rice d. Raw fish Who made these statements? “It may seem counterintuitive to think that something disruptive, innovative and chaotic can be managed – but to be more accurate – it must be managed” “Most people think of management and process as boring and dull. What is exciting is to see success” Eric Ries, ‘The Lean Start-up’, 2011 What is PRINCE2 Agile? PRINCE2 Agile Behaviours