In this session, we will use preparing for and completing a triathlon as an analogy to help attendees better understand agile principles and concepts, as well as how to use these principles and concepts to reach your business objectives. We’ll explore your “agile why”; the key principles of working software, collaboration, embracing change and simplicity; and review / provide suggestions for the agile practices of planning, dailies, reviews and retrospectives. Doug will also share stories and lessons learned from his organization’s agile journey over the past several years.

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The Agile Triathlon
Doug Leard
Senior Director
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March 28, 2015

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Agile focuses on “why”.
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As a ……, I want to be able to ….in order to ….

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Agile is NOT the goal.
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“… development methods … in which
solutions evolve through collaboration …”
“… principles and practices to make the
software industry productive, humane, and
sustainable.”

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Build a product backlog.
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Buy bike
Create
training
program
Race day
prep

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Plan your iteration.
Not Started In Progress Done
Run 3 times
Bike 3 times
Swim 2 times, 1 outside
Lift 2 times
Buy bike
Complete YMCA Tri 6

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What did I do yesterday? What will I do today? Blockers?
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Periodically review accomplishments and how to improve.
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Continually refine your backlog.
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Typical agile metrics include burndown and velocity.
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Measure wisely.
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Remember why you did the project.
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Learn more as agile is simple but not easy.
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Questions?
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Be accountable to your iteration goals.
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Sprint 1 Sprint 2

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