Agile “Transitions” …a Checklist approach…

1. Agile “Transitions”…a Checklist approach… • NWA PMI: April 21st, 2014 • Steve Evans, PMP®CSM®SP®

2. Agenda • Introduction • Background • Start • Implementation • Checklist • Q&A AGILE “Transitions”

3. Introduction Steve is a certified PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner; also proud to be known as an Agile Ninja and Champion • Some of ‘my’ history… • Noted for creating and deploying “Best Practice” PCRP and Agile methods with INC 500, Big 5 companies, and the #1 Retailer. • Active contributor to global PMI and Agile communities • …also recognized as one of the many “Kar Krazy” guys that lead, follow, or drive various volunteer and charity events… AGILE “Transitions”

4. Background • Scope: This presentation illustrates project conversion experiences, transforming from an Iterative delivery model to an Agile framework using Scrum. AGILE “Transitions”

5. Background • Some Project history: The assigned project was initially designated to use the Iterative method of project delivery. After several release cycles using that method, it was proving to be too cumbersome a delivery model for the business community to support in the timeframe needed . A switch to the Agile framework/ SCRUM delivery method was selected in order to best meet Program-level speed-to-market initiatives. AGILE “Transitions”

6. Start • In the beginning….Communicate, Communicate, Communicate… • Big Picture: Project Team - PM, PGM, CSM AGILE “Transitions”

7. Start • In the beginning….Communicate, Communicate, Communicate… • Bigger Picture: Project Sponsor, Stakeholders AGILE “Transitions”

8. Implementation • Ready… • PO/BA alliance – Plan to evolve from a request/requirement mindset to a Theme>EPIC >Feature> Story development approach… AGILE “Transitions”

9. Implementation • Set… • Sprint Planning via SAFe ScrumXP – we introduced a 2-week sprint duration cycle initially AGILE “Transitions”

10. Implementation • Go…(small steps to go FAST) • Tied to a Release Schedule every 10 weeks, followed by a retrospective and planning session and team lunch to celebrate! AGILE “Transitions”

11. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Evaluate Project Status • Evaluate Team Structure • Plan Communications • Organize PM tool • Train the Team; then Coach the Team • Implement the Product • Manage the Delivery Expectation AGILE “Transitions”

12. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Evaluate current Project Status AGILE “Transitions”

13. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Evaluate current Team Structure AGILE “Transitions”

14. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Plan Communications AGILE “Transitions”

15. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Organize PM tool AGILE “Transitions”

16. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Train the Team; then Coach the Team AGILE “Transitions”

17. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Implement the Product AGILE “Transitions”

18. Checklist • In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions: • Manage the Delivery Expectation AGILE “Transitions”

19. Q&A • How can I help? • Some of ‘my’ contact information… • google ‘steveevansPMP’ • Pro-active participant on LinkedIn, PMI Global and ScrumAlliance AGILE “Transitions”