Platinum Edge currently has a multinational client that manufactures hardware and software which runs on their machines as well as PCs and mobile devices. Their clients (consumers) have frequent change requests as well as tight deadlines that also change, plus they...
Agile
The Burndown Chart as a Diagnostic Tool: the Fallacy of the “Perfect” Burndown
A burndown chart is a great diagnostic tool to uncover dysfunction in your agile team. Learn to recognize the “perfect” burndown chart and what it means.
Supporting Agile Principle 7: Working Products
Working software is the primary measure of progress. – Agile Principle #7 Agile Principle 7 offers a simple guideline: true customer value means delivering working products*. This principle is important because it: Quickly demonstrates quality. Working product means...
Supporting Agile Principle 6: Face-to-Face Contact
The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation. – Agile Principle #6 The sixth Agile Principle addresses communications management on an agile project team, stating what many successful...
Supporting Agile Principle 5: Motivated Individuals
Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done. – Agile Principle #5 The fifth Agile Principle focuses on the project team and emphasizes the importance of trust, support and motivation....
Supporting Agile Principle 4: Business-Developer Partnerships through Collocated Teams
Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project. – Agile Principle #4 As we continue our review of the principles behind the Agile Manifesto, we come to principles 4-6. These principles focus on the project team and how individual team...
Supporting Agile Principle 3: Frequent Delivery
Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter time scale. – Agile Principle #3 The third Agile Principle rounds out the customer-focused principle group and emphasizes the fact that delivering...
Supporting Agile Principle 2: Welcome Changes
Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer's competitive advantage. – Agile principle #2 This principle stresses the importance of embracing change on your projects. On agile projects, you welcome change at...
Supporting Agile Principle 1: Customer Satisfaction
Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. – Agile Principle #1 This agile principle refers specifically to customer satisfaction. By delivering product features and functionality that offer value to...
Agile Activities: Sprint Planning
Learn how effective sprint planning drives productivity and keeps Agile teams focused on priorities.
Agile Activities: Release Planning
Master Agile release planning techniques to align your team’s efforts with product goals and business objectives.
Agile Artifacts: Creating a Product Roadmap
Create an effective product roadmap to guide your Agile projects and meet your business objectives with clarity.