2. Key Concepts of Prince2 Agile (5)

Question 1

Explain Prince2 Agile in a project context?

Answer 1

Describes how PRINCE2 can be used in an agile way.

Question 2

Explain the differences between a Project and BAU?

Answer 2

Temporary <-> Ongoing
Team created <-> Stable Team
Difficult <-> Routine
degree of uncertainty <-> degree of certainty

Question 3

Which Agile ways are suitable for use with PRINCE2?

Answer 3

Kanban
Scrum
Lean Startup

Question 4

Describe the need to ‘Blend + weave’ PRINCE2 with agile at all the levels of the project?

Answer 4

Project Direction
Project Management
Product Delivery

Question 5

What are the 8 guidance points of blending PRINCE2 with agile?

Answer 5

1. PRINCE2 already enabled to work with Agile.
2. PRINCE2 suitable for any style and not traditional
3. PRINCE2 Agile not just for IT.
4. IT stuff mentioned but not that much.
5. Much more to Agile than Scrum.
6. Most common (Scrum and Kanban) can’t manage a project.
7. Agile refers to a family of behaviours, concepts, frameworks + techniques.
8. Using Agile is not yes/no - it is “how much?”

Question 6

Describe the responsibilities of the: Customer Subject Matter Expert?

Answer 6

A bit like a Product Owner.
Define detailed requirements, answer questions about them, and prioritize them.

Question 7

Describe the responsibilities of the: Customer Representative

Answer 7

From the customer side assigned to provide information and direction to the Senior User(s) or the delivery teams.

Question 8

Describe the responsibilities of the: Supplier Subject Matter Expert?

Answer 8

A Supplier Subject Matter Expert is a technical person from the supplier side, helping the delivery team (supplier)!

Question 9

Describe the responsibilities of the: Supplier Representative?

Answer 9

Consult in a technical role for technical matters.