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An Agile maturity model . f or organizations . Introduction to maturity models. What is a maturity model? . Why a maturity model? . Understand what future capability is possible. Understand current capability . Understand what is needed to achieve higher maturity .
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An Agile maturity model for organizations
Why a maturity model? Understand what future capability is possible Understand current capability Understand what is needed to achieve higher maturity
Features of a strongmaturity model Easy to observe Broad and consistent Measured objectively
Types of maturity models Person Team Process Organization
Team maturity model Tuckman model
Agile is people-centric (not process-centric) “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools”
Agile maturity models Person Team Organization
Agile maturity model types of work The value stream Different types of work
Level 1: Project focus (pre-agile) Work group Work group Resource pool Work group
Level 1: Individual unit of production Workgroup capacity is increased by adding “resources” Person is the unit of production Resource pool Work group
Level 1: Work group cost model Workload Shut down Start up waste waste Completed Work
Level 1: The workgroup • Projects are cost centers • Individuals are allocated to projects • Temporary work groups • Individuals are costs • Individuals are “standard parts” Value = lower unit labor cost
Level 2: Teams vs. workgroups Work group Agile team
Level 2: Persistent teams Re-assignment Re-assignment
Level 2: Agile team cost model Workload Minimal Start up Minimal shut down Completed Work Shorter time to complete
Level 2: Agile team summary New capabilities: • increased throughput • quicker response • higher quality Value =Return on team investment
Level 3: Agile program management New capabilities: • Multi-project integration • Early & frequent release • Features by business value • Start fast/fail fast Value =early & frequent release (reduced cost of delay)
Level 4: Agile portfolio management New capabilities: • Investment planning • Incremental funding • Governance by risk type Value = overall portfolio return & market responsiveness
Level 5: The Agile enterprise New capabilities: • New market penetration • Collaborative corporate culture • Distributed leadership • Scalable operations Value = Brand & enterprise equity, internal alignment, employee satisfaction, fixed-cost reduction