Agile Project Management Overview
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In a projectized organization, how are projects typically classified?

  • By the functional department they belong to
  • Based on the project itself (correct)
  • By a combination of functional and project needs
  • Based on the availability of resources
  • Which of these is a characteristic of a predictive project life cycle?

  • A plan-driven approach, like the waterfall model (correct)
  • Focus on rapid prototyping and deployment
  • Iterative development with frequent reviews
  • High degree of adaptability to changes
  • What is a primary benefit of using Agile methodology in project management, according to the text?

  • Strict adherence to an initial plan
  • Reduced need for detailed documentation
  • Elimination of all risks
  • Improved customer satisfaction (correct)
  • Which of the following is considered to be an Enterprise Environmental Factor that may influence project and project management processes?

    <p>The current political climate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of organizational power structures, what best defines the role of a 'coordinator'?

    <p>Coordinates the work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a characteristic typically associated with an Agile team?

    <p>Teamwork and self-empowerment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Agile approach suggest about planning?

    <p>Reviewing work in progress is more practical than extensive documentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for adopting Agile software development?

    <p>Because ambiguous requirements and frequent changes are inevitable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Agile triangle model, scope has no impact on costs in Agile projects.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of organizational structure known for combining functional structure with project-based approaches is called a __________.

    <p>Matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Enterprise Environmental Factor

    The collection of internal and external factors that influence project and project management processes.

    Functional Organization

    A structure where functional managers make decisions, with varying degrees of project team autonomy.

    Balanced Matrix Organization

    Combines a functional structure with project-based elements, offering a balance of organizational control and project focus.

    Predictive Life Cycle

    A structured approach to project management that involves a series of phases from initiation to closure, often with a definitive plan.

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    Iterative & Incremental Life Cycle

    An agile approach where development is performed in short, iterative cycles, with frequent feedback and adjustments.

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    Agile Project Management

    An agile methodology that emphasizes customer collaboration, working software, and responding to change over rigid plans.

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    Adaptability in Agile Development

    A key benefit of agile development, where the ability to adapt and adjust to changing requirements is crucial.

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    Visibility in Agile Development

    A core tenet of agile development, where work is frequently reviewed and adjusted based on feedback and new information.

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    Agile Manifesto

    A framework that defines the core values and principles of agile development, emphasizing collaboration, working software, and responding to change.

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    Agile Alliance

    A collection of agile methodologies, including Scrum, XP, and Kanban, that offer diverse approaches to managing software development.

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    Study Notes

    Agile Project Management

    • Organizational Cultures & Styles: Shared vision, mission, and values; risk tolerance; code of conduct, work ethics, and work hours; operating environment.

    • Organizational Communication: One factor for effective project management is good communication; stakeholders and project team communication is key.

    • Organizational Structures: Functional matrix (strong, weak, balanced); projectized; composite. Functional managers take decisions in functional structure, and functional or project teams work in projects.

    • Project Team: Groups of individuals work together to complete projects. Project life cycle (PLC) comprises phases from start to end; the name and number of phases are determined by the project.

      • Important PLC characteristics: Predictive (plan-driven), iterative & incremental, adaptive (change-driven/Agile), starting.
    • Predictive Life Cycle: Waterfall, Prototyping.

      • Project Phases: Predictable and sequential steps.
    • Agile Benefits: Better product quality, customer satisfaction, better control of projects, risk reduction, faster ROI. Agile team work, adaptability, high visibility.

    • Agile Team Characteristics: Self-empowered teams, teamwork and adaptability.

    • Agile Development Advantages: Visibility, Adaptability, Risk Management (risk reduction), Business Value.

    • Agile Triangle (Relationship between scope, time, and cost): Traditional vs Agile approaches. Fixed vs flexible.

    Agile Software Development (further details)

    • Agile methodologies: XP, Scrum, DSDM, Adaptive Software Development, Crystal, FDD, Agile Alliance

    • Reasons for Agile Software Development: Ambiguous requirements; continuous changes; big upfront planning isn't practical; iterative/incremental development; frequent reflection; smaller, manageable steps.

    • Manifesto for Agile Software Development: Emphasis on individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, and responding to change/flexibility, over processes and tools, comprehensive documentation, and strict adherence to plans

    • Agile Project Lifecycle (Software Development): Based on an individual approach, working software, customer collaboration, responding to change. Individual & interactions, working software, customer collaboration, responding to change.

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    This quiz covers key concepts in Agile Project Management, including organizational cultures, communication, structures, and project team dynamics. It discusses the project life cycle characteristics, particularly focusing on predictive and adaptive approaches. Test your knowledge on these fundamental Agile principles and practices.

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