scaling agile practices (with gds as an example)

Emily Webber / @ewebber

Scaling Agile Practices (with GDS as an example)

Emily Webber / @ewebberFriday, 15 November 13

Emily Webber / @ewebberEmily Webber / @ewebberFriday, 15 November 13


Start with user needs



create a portfolio management function that compliments existing agile methods

implement clear and understandable workflows

create a cross organisation view of priority

produce clear, actionable management information

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Start with user needs: drivers

Friday, 15 November 13


Implement a clear workflow



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Assessment:

5 questions

Decision points



Discovery:

8 questions

Decision points



Visual management



Fit: Does it shift us forward towards meeting our organisational goals?

Timeliness: Does it fit with current priorities in 'strategic plan' / are there any deadlines / what is the cost of delay?

Prioritisation



Organisational priority

urgency

importance



Do Soon

Stop Do Next

Do First

Visual management



Create forums



Assessment recommendation:

Should the organisation spend more time on this project?

Discovery recommendation:

Should the organisation do this project?

Forums: the approvals board



has your project changed stage?

is there anything blocking you?

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Forums: the portfolio standup



Management information



Thoughts / experiences /questions


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