The world is becoming more complex and decisions need to be made faster. Agile methods provide concrete answers to the new challenges of the IT world. In this video tutorial, Benoit Gantoum, a programmer who has been using agile methods since his arrival in France, will help you understand and apply them. Project managers and those who want to understand the basic principles of agile methods will learn a methodological framework to integrate agile methods into their projects.
What are the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto?
The Agile Manifesto and the resulting methodology are based on four main values. Based on these values, 12 agile principles that you can easily adapt to the needs of your team are at your disposal. If agile values are the load-bearing walls of the house, these 12 principles are the space on which the house is built.
The 12 principles of the agile manifesto in a nutshell
- Ensure customer satisfaction through regular and timely delivery of features. By updating products regularly, customers get the changes they expect. This increases satisfaction and ensures a steady stream of income.
- Adapt to changing needs, even after the end of the project. The Agile framework is built on flexibility. In an iterative process like Agile, rigidity is seen as infinitely detrimental.
- Provide solutions that work. The first principle is that a solution that adds value often reduces the likelihood that customers will go elsewhere to find a better product.
4. Promote collaborative work. Collaboration is important in Agile projects because it's important for everyone to take interest in other projects and work more with like-minded people.
- Ensure the motivation of stakeholders. Motivated people working on the project. Agile solutions work best when teams are determined to achieve their goals.
- Rely on personal dialogue for effective communication. Our communication has changed a lot since 2001, but this principle remains valid. If you work in a dispersed team, take the time to communicate face to face, for example via Zoom.
- A functional product is an important indicator of progress. In an agile environment, the product is the first thing the team should focus on. This means that the development of a product succeeds, must be a priority.
- Workload management. Working in Agile mode is sometimes synonymous with fast work, but it should not lead to significant fatigue. Therefore, the workload must be controlled throughout the project.
- Always strive for perfection to increase agility. If the team creates a great product or option in one sprint, that result can be further optimized in the next sprint. The team can work faster if they consistently produce quality work.
- The tenth key to success is simplicity. Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest solutions. Flexibility is synonymous with simplicity and research, with simple answers to complex problems.
- Independent teams create more value. Remember that teams that actively create value are a company's most important resource. They regularly reflect on how they can be more effective.
- Regular adjustment depending on the situation. Agile processes often involve meetings where the team analyzes the results and adjusts its approaches for the future.
