Understanding the Agile Manifesto
Rooted in the principles of agility, the Agile Manifesto encapsulates the essence of building successful Agile project teams.
The four values of the Agile Manifesto
At the heart of the Agile Manifesto are four foundational values that champion individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan.
- Agile prioritises the human element by emphasizing open communication and collaboration among team members, fostering stronger connections and a shared understanding of project goals.
- The Agile Manifesto urges teams to prioritise delivering working software over comprehensive documentation, emphasising that functional solutions are the primary measure of progress.
- Agile thrives on customer collaboration, favouring continuous partnerships over rigid contracts and negotiations, ensuring that the end product aligns closely with evolving customer needs through regular feedback loops.
- Agile acknowledges the inevitability of change in a constantly evolving world, welcoming it as a vital aspect of its mindset, with teams being adaptive and ready to pivot based on emerging requirements or shifting priorities.
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The twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto
Building upon these core values, the Agile Manifesto further elucidates its principles, which serve as actionable guidelines for creating and sustaining successful Agile project teams.
- Agile prioritises early and continuous delivery of valuable software, fostering iterative development for swift delivery, tangible value, and continuous improvement based on real-world feedback.
- Agile teams welcome changing requirements, considering late-stage changes as a natural part of development and leveraging them for the project's benefit.
- Agile champions frequent delivery of working software in short cycles, emphasizing regular and incremental releases to keep stakeholders engaged and enable quick adjustments based on evolving priorities and feedback.
- Continuous collaboration between business stakeholders and developers is crucial in Agile, ensuring a shared understanding of goals and expectations for a collaborative and productive project environment.
- Agile emphasises building projects around motivated individuals, creating a supportive environment with the right resources and tools to empower team members for high performance.
- While acknowledging remote work realities, Agile values face-to-face communication, recognizing it as essential for building trust, reducing misunderstandings, and fostering a cohesive team environment.
- In Agile, the primary measure of progress is the delivery of functional software, reinforcing the importance of tangible outcomes over predefined milestones.
- Agile processes promote sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a pace that prevents burnout and ensures the team's long-term effectiveness beyond immediate project timelines.
- Technical excellence is non-negotiable in Agile development, with a focus on investing in good design and maintaining high technical standards for a sustainable and adaptable software solution.
- Agile values simplicity and efficiency, emphasizing the maximisation of essential tasks and minimising unnecessary complexity in processes.
- Empowering self-organising teams in Agile fosters creativity and innovation, trusting that those closest to the work are best equipped to make decisions about architectures, designs, and requirements for more effective solutions.
- Continuous improvement is fundamental in Agile, with regular retrospectives and reflections providing opportunities for teams to assess processes, identify areas for improvement, and make adjustments to enhance effectiveness.
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