Agile technical debt and escaped defects Escaped Defects Escaped Defects are those defects reported by the Customer from production that have escaped all software quality processes are represented in this metric. Technical debt Technical debt is the amount of Escaping defects at a time. How proceed with Technical debt ? Escaping defects should then be […]
PMI-ACP certification exam overview The PMI-ACP certification is intended for practitioners who work on Agile project teams but not just project managers. The PMI-ACP certification : • Measures a practitioner’s knowledge and skill in Agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques • Covers multiple Agile methodologies • Intended to cover use of Agile both in Information […]
PMI-ACP certification exam : formulas to know Agile Manifesto Values : If you don’t follow the four Agile Manifesto values “It Will Create Risks” or IWCR: I = Individuals and interactions over processes and tools W = Working software over comprehensive documentation C = Customer collaboration over contract negotiation R = Responding to change over […]
PMI-ACP certification exam : points to know What does MoSCoW stand for ? « MoSCoW is a prioritization exercise techneque based upon putting features in the following categories: Must Have. Should Have this if it is possible to get. Could Have this if it doesn’t impact anything else above. Won’t have this time but would like […]
Agile dictionary Adaptive – Frequently responding to changes and learning’s on a project by changing the plan, priorities, and/or approach. Agilists believe changes are good! Agile Methods – A set of development methodologies characterized by being iterative, adaptive to changes and learning, value driven, low ceremony, and encouraging empowered teams. BDUF – Big Design Up […]
Learning the PMI-ACP certification exam Tips to Prepare Review the current PMI-ACP reference list. Enroll in a formal study course. Review self-study books published by reputable training organizations. Communication elements : Information Radiators Team Space Agile Tooling : a minimal Agile tools is necessary Osmotic Communications Daily Stand up Meeting Planning monitorine and adapting : […]
Passing the PMI-ACP certification exam The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques. It will make you shine even brighter to your employers, stakeholders and peers. The PMI-ACP® is a fastest growing certification, and it’s no wonder. Organizations that are highly agile and responsive […]
Agile vendor management Vendor management approch The Agile Manifesto values customer collaboration over contract negotiation which sets an important tone for procurement relationships on agile projects. The Agile Manifesto sets forth the idea that a buyer and seller work together to create products and governs the entire procurement process. Determining need and selecting a vendor […]
Agile terminology (6) Internal and external factors When considering whether to apply new agile practices, several internal and external factors should be considered. Internal factors include whether the project is developing new processes or products; whether the organization is collaborative and emphasizes trust, adaptability, collective ownership, and has minimal or informal project management processes; the […]
Agile terminology (5) Daily stand-up meeting A stand-up meeting (or simply « stand-up ») is a meeting with attendees typically standing. The discomfort of standing for long periods is intended to keep the meetings short. Some software development methodologies envisage daily team-meetings to provide status updates to team members. The « semi-real-time » status allows participants to know about […]
Agile estimation and contract Time, budget, and cost estimation Time, budget, and cost estimation is an important knowledge and skill area of agile. According to Highsmith, the nature of the agile method, whereby it welcomes changing scope, means that it lends itself well to fixed budgets and a fixed schedule because changing scope makes it […]
Agile Stakeholder management Stakeholder management is a growing topic area within strategic management that brings awareness to the importance of managing stakeholders (i.e., facilitating active participation of stakeholders and fostering a strong collaborative environment) for a project’s success. Stakeholder management is typically defined in the context of guiding principles and values. R. E. Freeman’s ‘Managing […]
Agile prioritization The Agile prioritization is the relative ordering of user stories with respect to value and risk. An agile team must always face the prioritization of product features in its product backlog. From release planning to iteration planning, an agile team must prioritize the user stories/features of its product to ensure that high-quality and […]
Agile communication management Effective communication Effective communication is a cornerstone of agile. Communication is the act of transferring information among various parties. Communications management is a knowledge and skill area of agile that highlights this importance. PMI has several definitions regarding communications management and agile builds on top of these to add its own perspective: […]
Agile terminology (3) Value chain Collaboration, responding to change, working software and individuals and interactions are on the higher side of the customer value chain. Processes and tools, comprehensive documentation, contract negotiation and following a plan are on the lower side of the customer value chain. The highest priority is to satisfy the customer through […]