The Golden Rule of Agile and Time Management
The content highlights the importance of delivering optimal value to customers in the shortest time possible in Agile methodology. It discusses the significance of assessing both time and value early on to determine work sequences effectively. Additionally, it emphasizes the correct understanding and application of Story Points for efficient project management and value-driven Agile practices.
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The Golden Rule of Agile Larry Apke Chief Agile Officer The Job Hackers Principal Agile Coach T-Mobile
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The Golden Rule of Agile We deliver the optimal value to our customers in the shortest time possible.
The Golden Rule of Agile We deliver the optimal value to our customers in the shortest time possible.
Time (Story Points) Youre Using Them Wrong Time is about when we deliver something. Agile is about delivering small pieces iteratively. Waterfall is scope and date driven. Agile is value driven. Therefore, in order to follow the Golden Rule we need to know both time and value as quickly as possible to determine the sequence of the work. Teams often fail in assessing effort (time) until story refinement or sprint planning. This is too late. Very few teams assess relative value at all. How do we know what we should or should not be doing? We fall victim to cost of delay and opportunity cost issues.
Example Backlog with Effort and Value Title Doggie Door Insulate AZ Room Paint the Outside Inspect the Furnace Fix Landscaping Remove Wallpaper and Repaint Bathroom As a user of the bathroom, I want a new look on the walls of the bathroom so it is more visually appealing. Rewire the AZ Room As user of AZ room. I need a new outlook added so that this room has its own circuit and electricity is safe and reliable. Install Gutters As the homeowner, I want to install gutters and downspouts to keep rainwater away from the house. Wash the Windows As a homeowner, I want the windows washed so that I can see out of them better and the house looks nice Enlarge Family Room As homeowner, I want to enlarge the family room to include the den to that there is a big open space. Re-caulk the tub As someone who takes a bath, I want the tub re-caulked so it does not leak. Replace the Shower Doors As a user of the shower, I want new doors so that I am more comfortable in the shower. Touch up paint in living room As a watcher of TV, I want the back wall paint touched up so that I don't have to see all the dings on the wall. Replacement Windows As user of AZ room, I want to replace the windows so that I can better see the outside and save electricity. Install Tile Backsplash As the homeowner, I want a new backsplash installed so that the kitchen looks better Fix the leg of the table As a diner, I want the leg fixed on the dining room table so that it doesn't shake anymore. Tile the bathroom As a user of the bathroom, I want new tile so that it can match the new bathroom theme I am creating. New backyard wall As the homeowner, I need to replace existing wall so that I can have privacy, safety and beauty. Build a pool As swimmer, I want a pool built in the backyard so that I can swim anytime I want. Build a new deck As a user of the backyard, I want a deck so that I have a place to relax and drink coffee outside. Trim the tree in the backyard As someone who uses the backyard, I want the tree trimmed so I can see the sky better. Organize the Garage As the homeowner, I want there to be more storage in the garage and the garage organized so that there is room for the second car. Window Treatments As the homeowner, I need to hand new window treatments in the kitchen so that it looks more inviting. Organize the Pantry As a cook, I want the pantry organized so that I can find the things I need when I cook. Install Crown Molding As the homeowner, I want crown molding installed so our living room looks just like the Joneses Reface kitchen cabinets As the family cook, I want the kitchen cabinets refaced so it doesn't fell so dreary in the kitchen. Install a Laminate Floor in Kitchen As a user of the kitchen, I want a laminate floor so that the floor will be easy to clean and look good. Attic Fan As the homeowner, I want to install and attic fan so that I( can keep the home cooler and save money on electricity. Build a new shed As the homeowner, I need a new large storage shed so that I have more room for my stuff. Description As a dog owner, I want a doggie door installed so that I don't have to open the door for the dog when she wants to go out. As the homeowner, I want the az room insulated so that it is cooler in the summer. As the homeowner, I want to paint the exterior of the house so that it looks nice. As the homeowner, I want the furnace inspected so that the home can be heated without wasting electricity As the homeowner, I want to fix the landscaping in the front yard so that it more welcoming. Value Effort (Time) V/E 40 40 20 8 13 8 20 13 5 20 5 5 5 13 8 3 8 8 13 8 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 2 5 5 2 8 3 3 3 8 5 2 8 8 40.00 40.00 10.00 8.00 4.33 4.00 4.00 2.60 2.50 2.50 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.63 1.60 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.62 0.60 0.38 0.38 0.25 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.05 13 13 5 8 8 8 13 20 20 20 40
Your Schedule = Sequence + Velocity Since all work has size, the amount of work completed (in points) per time period (sprint) can be calculated. This is referred to as a team velocity. As teams stabilize, their standard deviation will diminish, allowing them to be more predictable. With a fully sequenced backlog, the velocity can be used to show what the team is capable of doing over a period longer than a single iteration. Velocity + Sequence = Schedule. The sequenced backlog becomes like a schedule or roadmap with the advantage of being flexible. Change the sequence. Change the schedule.
Example Backlog with Sequence and Velocity (8 Prior Sprints) Title Doggie Door Insulate AZ Room Paint the Outside Inspect the Furnace Fix Landscaping Remove Wallpaper and Repaint Bathroom Rewire the AZ Room Install Gutters Wash the Windows Enlarge Family Room Re-caulk the tub Replace the Shower Doors Touch up paint in living room Replacement Windows Install Tile Backsplash Fix the leg of the table Tile the bathroom New backyard wall Build a pool Build a new deck Trim the tree in the backyard Organize the Garage Window Treatments Organize the Pantry Install Crown Molding Reface kitchen cabinets Install a Laminate Floor in Kitchen Attic Fan Build a new shed Description As a dog owner, I want a doggie door installed so that I don't have to open the door for the dog when she wants to go out. As the homeowner, I want the az room insulated so that it is cooler in the summer. As the homeowner, I want to paint the exterior of the house so that it looks nice. As the homeowner, I want the furnace inspected so that the home can be heated without wasting electricity As the homeowner, I want to fix the landscaping in the front yard so that it more welcoming. Value Effort (Time) V/E Iteration 40 40 20 8 13 1 1 2 1 3 40.00 40.00 10.00 8.00 4.33 9 9 9 9 9 As a user of the bathroom, I want a new look on the walls of the bathroom so it is more visually appealing. As user of AZ room. I need a new outlook added so that this room has its own circuit and electricity is safe and reliable. As the homeowner, I want to install gutters and downspouts to keep rainwater away from the house. As a homeowner, I want the windows washed so that I can see out of them better and the house looks nice As homeowner, I want to enlarge the family room to include the den to that there is a big open space. As someone who takes a bath, I want the tub re-caulked so it does not leak. As a user of the shower, I want new doors so that I am more comfortable in the shower. As a watcher of TV, I want the back wall paint touched up so that I don't have to see all the dings on the wall. As user of AZ room, I want to replace the windows so that I can better see the outside and save electricity. As the homeowner, I want a new backsplash installed so that the kitchen looks better As a diner, I want the leg fixed on the dining room table so that it doesn't shake anymore. As a user of the bathroom, I want new tile so that it can match the new bathroom theme I am creating. As the homeowner, I need to replace existing wall so that I can have privacy, safety and beauty. As swimmer, I want a pool built in the backyard so that I can swim anytime I want. As a user of the backyard, I want a deck so that I have a place to relax and drink coffee outside. As someone who uses the backyard, I want the tree trimmed so I can see the sky better. As the homeowner, I want there to be more storage in the garage and the garage organized so that there is room for the second car. As the homeowner, I need to hand new window treatments in the kitchen so that it looks more inviting. As a cook, I want the pantry organized so that I can find the things I need when I cook. As the homeowner, I want crown molding installed so our living room looks just like the Joneses As the family cook, I want the kitchen cabinets refaced so it doesn't fell so dreary in the kitchen. As a user of the kitchen, I want a laminate floor so that the floor will be easy to clean and look good. As the homeowner, I want to install and attic fan so that I( can keep the home cooler and save money on electricity. As the homeowner, I need a new large storage shed so that I have more room for my stuff. 8 2 5 5 2 8 3 3 3 8 5 2 8 8 4.00 4.00 2.60 2.50 2.50 1.67 1.67 1.67 1.63 1.60 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.62 0.60 0.38 0.38 0.25 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.05 9 9 20 13 5 20 5 5 5 13 8 3 8 8 13 8 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 13 13 5 8 8 8 13 20 20 20 40
