1. Steve Evans, PMP ® CSM ® SP ® NWA PMI: April 21 st, 2014

2.  Introduction  Background  Start  Implementation  Checklist  Q&A AGILE “Transitions”

3.  Some of ‘my’ history…  Noted for creating and deploying “Best Practice” PCRP and Agile methods with INC 500, Big 5 companies, and the #1 Retailer.  Active contributor to global PMI and Agile communities  …also recognized as one of the many “Kar Krazy” guys that lead, follow, or drive various volunteer and charity events… AGILE “Transitions” Steve is a certified PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner; also proud to be known as an Agile Ninja and Champion

4.  Scope: This presentation illustrates project conversion experiences, transforming from an Iterative delivery model to an Agile framework using Scrum. AGILE “Transitions”

5. Some Project history: The assigned project was initially designated to use the Iterative method of project delivery. After several release cycles using that method, it was proving to be too cumbersome a delivery model for the business community to support in the timeframe needed. A switch to the Agile framework/ SCRUM delivery method was selected in order to best meet Program-level speed-to-market initiatives. AGILE “Transitions”

6.  In the beginning….Communicate, Communicate, Communicate…  Big Picture: Project Team - PM, PGM, CSM AGILE “Transitions”

7.  In the beginning….Communicate, Communicate, Communicate…  Bigger Picture: Project Sponsor, Stakeholders AGILE “Transitions”

8.  Ready…  PO/BA alliance – Plan to evolve from a request/requirement mindset to a Theme>EPIC >Feature> Story development approach… AGILE “Transitions”

9.  Set…  Sprint Planning via SAFe ScrumXP – we introduced a 2-week sprint duration cycle initially AGILE “Transitions”

10.  Go…(small steps to go FAST)  Tied to a Release Schedule every 10 weeks, followed by a retrospective and planning session and team lunch to celebrate! AGILE “Transitions”

11.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Evaluate Project Status  Evaluate Team Structure  Plan Communications  Organize PM tool  Train the Team; then Coach the Team  Implement the Product  Manage the Delivery Expectation AGILE “Transitions”

12.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Evaluate current Project Status AGILE “Transitions”

13.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Evaluate current Team Structure AGILE “Transitions”

14.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Plan Communications AGILE “Transitions”

15.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Organize PM tool AGILE “Transitions”

16.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Train the Team; then Coach the Team AGILE “Transitions”

17.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Implement the Product AGILE “Transitions”

18.  In Retrospect, a suggested transition checklist of “To Do’s”… A high-order walk-through with some suggestions:  Manage the Delivery Expectation AGILE “Transitions”

19.  How can I help?  Some of ‘my’ contact information…  google ‘steveevansPMP’  Pro-active participant on LinkedIn, PMI Global and ScrumAlliance AGILE “Transitions”