This document provides an overview of a seminar on PRINCE2Agile. The seminar objectives are to provide insight into what PRINCE2Agile will and will not cover. It aims to explain how PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies can be blended, playing to the strengths of each. Guidance is given on areas that can be tailored when combining PRINCE2 processes with Agile behaviors and techniques. The document emphasizes that PRINCE2Agile guidance shows how to integrate Agile ways of working into existing PRINCE2 practices.
2. STEVEN DENEIR
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“It’s all about
your
mindset…”
steven.deneir@beprojectized.be
+32 477 26 93 18
be.linkedin.com/in/stevendeneir
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20+ years of experience in different project types and in different project
roles
For private-held & government companies
Large & small projects
International & local projects
Team Manager, Project & Quality Assurance Officer, Project and
Programme Manager, Coach roles
Delivering quality; defined as “meet expectations or satisfy stated needs,
requirements or specifications”.
Specialized in PRINCE2® and AgilePM® - Registered Practitioner and
Trainer
hands-on training towards coaching for Project Managers
combining different project management frameworks
tailoring and embedding in the organization using agile techniques
Multiple PMO implementation programmes - P3O® and MoP® Registered
Practitioner and Trainer
implement an agile and pragmatic PMO that supports the organization in
achieving strategic value
3. SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
& STYLE
Give insight into what PRINCE2Agile will bring;
and what not…
NOT to give a detailed explanation of all concepts of
PRINCE2 or PRINCE2Agile
Style: interact as much as you can!
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4. PRINCE2…
a Project Management framework
Consisting of
7 Principles
7 Themes
7 Processes
8 Project Management Team roles
26 Management Products
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6. AGILE…
A generic description of a style of working; a
mindset…
Flexibility
Working closely with customer throughout
Ensuring final solution actually meets business
need
Deferring decisions about detail until last
responsible moment
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8. WHY RE-INVENT?
WHY NOT USE SCRUM…?
Scrum = Product Development Framework
PRINCE2 = Project Management Method
Agileis way larger than Scrum
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Principle
“Focus on products”
9. PRINCE2AGILE
What?
Suggestions on how to tailor PRINCE2 so it can be
used in the most effective way when combining it
with agile frameworks, behaviors and techniques
Why?
…
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To provide ways to integrate agile ways of
working into existing PRINCE2 working
practices
10. PRINCE2 AND AGILE
Nothing in PRINCE2 (version 2009) needs to
be removed or changed to use it with agile
frameworks, behaviors or techniques
PRINCE2 is fully enabled to work with agile.
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11. BLEND PRINCE2 AND AGILE…
HOW MAKE IT WORK?
Addressing the perception of both…
Play their respective strengths…
Developing guidance…
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12. PLAY THEIR RESPECTIVE STRENGTHS…
PRINCE2 AGILE
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For any type of project…
Integration with other
frameworks
Governance…
Any technique…
A pragmatic method…
Controlled start, middle,
end…
Low ceremony…
Focus on
collaboration…
Feedback cycles,
delivery, change…
Self-organizing teams…
Techniques…
13. GUIDANCE ON WHAT…?
PRINCE2 framework
contains
Principles
Themes
Processes
Management products
Roles and
responsibilities
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PRINCE2Agile
contains
How to tailor…?
Use of agile
approaches and
techniques…?
What about the
management
products…?
Agile roles…?
Areas needing specific
attention…?
14. BLEND AND MIXTURE
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PROJECT DIRECTION
Strength: PRINCE2
PROJECT DELIVERY
Strength: Agile
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Strength: PRINCE2
PRINCE2Thinking
AgileThinking
15. FIX AND FLEX…
THE PROJECT PERFORMANCE
PARAMETERS
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Fix/flex
drivers:
• be on time
• protect the
level of
quality
• embrace
change
• keep the
team
stable
• accept not
everything
is known
from the
start
Parameter Fix/Flex Note
Time Fix
Cost Fix
Scope Fix / Flex e.g. MoSCoW
Quality Fix / Flex e.g. MoSCoW
Risk n/a
Benefits Flex e.g. MoSCoW
18. PRINCE2AGILE
THE GUIDANCE AND THE EXAM
Guidance:
+/- 10% PRINCE2,
90% Agile tips & tricks
Training/Certification:
3 days, incl. 2.5hrs exam
Agile behaviors
PRINCE2 processes
Open Book Exam (pre-requisite for the exam only:
PRINCE2 Practitioner)
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At last there is guidance
available; let’s make use of it
– regardless certification…
21. Be sure to fill out the
Delegates Appraisal form…
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22. Deken Degryselaan 34
BE-8500 Kortrijk
Belgium
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