What and why using agile

1. Introduction to Agile
What and Why using Agile?

2. Why using
Agile
Why we need another approach for our projects?

3. Why using Agile?
1. Gives the teams an opportunity to
learn with each new iteration.
2. Lets teams deliver a prototype and
improve it with every cycle.
3. Manage shifting priorities more
effectively.
4. Fast and flexible process increases
productivity.
5. Supports regular and collaborative
troubleshooting.

4. Why using Agile?
6. Anticipating incoming project
changes.
7. Make quick-course corrections
based on stakeholder feedback.
8. Stakeholders can provide feedback
as the project evolves.
9. Empowering project teams to work
creatively and effectively.
10.Higher Quality Product.

5. Introduction to Agile
Industrial Work vs. Knowledge Work

6. “ Not all work is the same ”
- Ahmed Sidky, Dr. Agile

7. Industrial Work
(Definable Work)
Knowledge Work
(High-uncertainty Work)
Industrial Work vs. Knowledge Work

8. Industrial
Work
Work is visible.
Work is stable.
Emphasis is on running things.
More structure with fewer decisions.
Define the task.
Strict standards.
Focus on quantity.
Measure performance based on standards.
Minimize cost of workers for a task.
Knowledge
Work
Work is invisible.
Work is changing.
Emphasis is on changing things.
Less structure with more decisions.
Understand the task.
Continuous innovation.
Focus on quality.
Continuously learn and teach.
Treat workers as assets, not as costs.

9. Introduction to Agile
Industrial Work vs. Knowledge Work

10. Another way of looking at the difference between knowledge
work and industrial work is to examine the different kinds of
processes they use.

11. Industrial work typically uses a defined process.

12. Knowledge work relies on an empirical process.

13. Industrial Work
uses a defined process
• Define the steps in advance.
• A well-understood project in an
unchanging environment.
• Planned and managed by using a
defined approach.

14. Knowledge Work
relies on an empirical process
• Processes are not well-defined When
faced with a new process.
• An experiment is required to
determine what works.
• Required for uncertain and risky
projects.

15. What is
Agile

16. What is Agile?
https://www.atlassian.com/agile
An iterative and incremental approach to project
development that helps teams deliver value to their
customers faster and with fewer headaches.

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