Timeboxing Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a timebox?
A fixed period of time, at the end of which an objective has been met - usually a completion of one or more deliverables
How do you measure progress and success in a timebox?
By completion of products (eg requirements) rather than completion of tasks
Optimum length of a timebox
2-4 weeks, long enough to achieve, short enough to keep the SDT focussed
Two types of time box?
- a DSDM structured timebox
- a free format timebox
5 stages of a DSDM structured timebox
- kick off
- investigation (10-20% effort)
- refinement (60-80%)
- consolidation (10-20%)
- close out
(Review after each stage)
Kick off
Short session for SDT to understand and accept the timebox objectives
Investigation
Confirm the details of the requirements and products to be delivered and the measurement of success
Refinement
The bulk of the development, addressing requirements and testing
Consolidation
Tie up loose ends and ensure all products meet their acceptance criteria
Close out
Formal acceptance of the time box deliverables by the business visionary and tech coordinator, and a timebox retrospective workshop
Free format 3 stages
- kick off
- iterative development
- close out
Daily stand up
During a time box, SDT share info across the team re day-to-day planning and reorganisation.
Same time and place each day
Who is in the stand up?
All SDT
Any relevant business advisors
Any relevant tech advisors
What format for what to say in stand up
What have I done since the last stand up for the timebox objectives
What will I do between now and the next stand up to achieve timebox objectives
What problems, risks or issues are there that may prevent me or the team achieving the timebox objectives
How long should a timebox be
2 mins per person + 2 mins
