An Agile maturity model for organizations
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 1 Introduction to maturity models
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. What is a maturity model?
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Why a maturity model? Understand current capability Understand what future capability is possible Understand what is needed to achieve higher maturity
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Features of a strong maturity model Easy to observe Measured objectively Broad and consistent
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Types of maturity models Team OrganizationProcess Person
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Person maturity models
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Team maturity model Tuckman model
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Process maturity model CMMI
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Agile maturity models
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Agile incorporates CMMI features
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Agile is people-centric (not process-centric) “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools”
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Agile maturity models TeamOrganization Person
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 2 The Agile maturity for organizations
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Agile maturity model levels
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. LevelCoverage The Agile enterprise0 to 100% Portfolio management0 to 100% Program management0 to 100% Teams0 to 100% Agile maturity model coverage
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Agile maturity model types of work Different types of work The value stream
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. The model
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 3 Level 1: Project focus
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 1: Project focus (pre-agile) Resource pool Work group
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 1: Individual unit of production Person is the unit of production Workgroup capacity is increased by adding “resources” Work groupResource pool
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 1: Work group cost model Workload Completed Work Start up Shut down waste
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Projects are cost centers Individuals are allocated to projects Temporary work groups Individuals are costs Individuals are “standard parts” Level 1: The workgroup Value = lower unit labor cost
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 4 Level 2: Agile teams
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 2: Teams vs. workgroups Work groupAgile team
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 2: Persistent teams Re-assignment
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 2: Team is unit of production
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 2: Agile team cost model Workload Completed Work Minimal Start up Minimal shut down Shorter time to complete
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 2: Agile team summary Value = Return on team investment New capabilities: increased throughput quicker response higher quality
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 5 Level 3: Agile program management
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 3: Agile program management
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 3: Agile program management Value = early & frequent release (reduced cost of delay) New capabilities: Multi-project integration Early & frequent release Features by business value Start fast/fail fast
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 6 Level 4: Agile portfolio management
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 4: Agile portfolio
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 4: Agile portfolio management Value = overall portfolio return & market responsiveness New capabilities: Investment planning Incremental funding Governance by risk type
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. 7 Level 5: The Agile enterprise
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 5: The Agile enterprise
Copyright © 2013 SolutionsIQ. All rights reserved. Level 5: The Agile enterprise Value = Brand & enterprise equity, internal alignment, employee satisfaction, fixed-cost reduction New capabilities: New market penetration Collaborative corporate culture Distributed leadership Scalable operations
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