Scrum vs. Traditional Project Management

The differences between Scrum and Traditional Project Management models Source: SBOK Guide 3rd edition ScrumTraditional Project ManagementEmphasis is on People ProcessesDocumentation Minimal—only as required ComprehensiveProcess style Iterative LinearUpfront planning Low HighPrioritization of Requirements Based on business value and regularly updated Fixed in the Project PlanQuality assurance Customer centric Process centricOrganization Self-organized ManagedManagement style Decentralized CentralizedChange …

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ADAPTing to Agile

Source: https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/presentations/adapting-to-agile "ADAPT" acronym: to describe the five steps necessary for any successful agile transition: Awareness, Desire, Ability, Promote, and Transfer.  Awareness that there is room for improvementDesire to changeAbility to work in an agile mannerPromote early successes to build monentum to get others to followTransfer the impact of agile throughout the organization so that …

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