ASSESSMENT 1 : Research Report on Agile

Assignment Task

Task Instructions:

Your report will require 5 boxes, each one devoted to covering a specific knowledge area. There is NO requirement for writing an introduction and conclusion using this method - your word count can be better used in the boxes:

1. Box 1 - VUCA

To answer this question, you will need to read this article: Moura, R., Carneiro, T., & Dias, T. (2023). Vuca environment on project success: the effect of project management methods. Brazilian Business Review, 20(3), 236–259. Please read the following sections:

1) Introduction,

2) Literature Review and Hypothesis Development

3) Discussions, and

4) Conclusions. You may read the Research Methods and Results sections, but it is not necessary to answer this question. This article discusses two methods of project management – ‘classical’ (also known as Waterfall) and ‘agile’. Using readings from the subject modules – do you agree with the conclusion that the authors have reached? Firstly, discuss the points where you agree with the author’s viewpoint and why, and then discuss the points where you would challenge the author’s viewpoint and why you would challenge these points.

2. Box 2 - The Agile Manifesto

Select one of the following authors of the Agile Manifesto and do some desktop research using current quality resources so that you can answer the questions below. Please note that items a, b and c are expected to have very short answers, however, item d requires you to demonstrate that you understand different Agile methodologies and for what types of projects they are best suited:

a. Add a picture of the author of your choice ensuring that you both caption and reference the image with the correct technique.

b. With which Agile framework are they aligned?

c. Briefly describe the framework in 2-3 sentences.

d. What do you believe the framework to which they are aligned is best suited?

3. Box 3 - Agile vs. Waterfall and the Case for Agile

Review the Cutter Consortium case in this reading - Measey, P. (2015). Agile foundations: Principles, practices and frameworks. BCS Learning & Development Limited.

 a. Which Agile approach is Cutter Consortium – example 1 aligned to? Use the evidence in the table to support why you say this.

b. Which Agile approach is Cutter Consortium – example 2 aligned to? Use the evidence in the table to support why you say this.

c. What is the specific impact on the quality of both approaches? Include specific figures to back your position and explain why you believe this quality outcome was achieved.

d. What was the specific impact on the budget of both approaches? Include specific figures to back your position and explain why you believe this cost outcome was achieved.

e. What was the specific impact on the time to deliver both approaches? Include specific figures to back your position and explain why you believe this time outcome was achieved.

f. Why do you believe Agile approaches have these effects?

 4. Box 4 - Kanban

To answer this question – first watch this video retrieved from below:

Rose, D. (2018, April 12).

a. Create a copy of the Kanban board that is shown in the video with the appropriate labels.

b. What is the alternative name that scrum teams give to the Kanban board?

c. Describe the purpose of the leftmost column in the Kanban board. What does it contain, and how are its contents sequenced? Why is this significant?

d. What is the purpose of the yellow sticky notes? What is usually written on these yellow sticky notes?

e. How are the yellow sticky notes used to limit Work in Progress (WIP) in the Kanban board?

f. Write a brief description of how the scrum team can use the Kanban board for ‘walking the board’ in the process of their daily stand-ups to remain on track.

g. How do you plan to use the Kanban board for future.

5. Box 5 - The Influence of Lean on Agile philosophy and practice

It is recognised that Lean philosophy has influenced both Agile philosophy and practices. Select two lean philosophies and draw a two-sided mind map to illustrate the concept of how Lean philosophies have given rise to principles in the Agile Manifesto and how these have in turn influenced the emergence of certain Agile practices. Use the mind map to show the relationships from the point of origin to practices in use.

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