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Topic:

• Analyzing, evaluating, and application of agile practices for effective coordination and informed decision making in the Agile project management context.
• Course Project – Explore Phase

Competencies:

• 1, 9, 11

Readings:

• Layton, Ostermiller, & Kynaston (2020), Agile Project Management for Dummies: Chapter 11, 12, 18
• Rose (2018). Enterprise Agility for Dummies: Chapters 5, 6
• Schwartz (2017). A Seat at the Table: Charters 7, 8, 9
• Article/Case Study: Strode & Huff (2014) A Coordination Perspective on Agile Software Development

Discussion 9 – Effective coordination and informed decision making in the Agile projects

(Initial post due by Saturday of Week-6 @ 11:59 PM CT, replies due by Saturday of Week-7 @ 11:59 PM CT)

Assignment:

For this assignment, you will participate in a class discussion about how coordination is achieved in Agile projects. You are required to develop and post an initial response and then reply to two other classmates per the instructions below. You are welcome to use any additional source you find appropriate for this assignment. Remember to cite and list your references.

Initial Response

For this assignment read the Week 6 Article/Case Study – Strode & Huff (2014), A Coordination Perspective on Agile Software Development, then write a summary Strode & Huff (2014) and contrast its content with other course readings, and comment on how coordination may be achieved in your course project.

Your initial submission should be approximately 550-650 words. Your summary should include APA 6.0 compliant in-text citations and references. (If you are new to APA style please see the APA style references located from the Citation Styles Link under the eCourse Portal page.

Discussion 10 – Earning the Seat (Planning, Requirements, Transformation)

(Initial post due by Saturday of Week-6 @ 11:59 PM USCT, replies due by Saturday of Week-7 @ 11:59 PM USCT)

Assignment:

For this assignment, draft a summary of Schwartz (2017) Part II Earning the Seat (Chapters 4, 5, 6). Then draft a response to the following questions: What is the purpose and role of planning in Agile projects? Should Agile teams be accountable for outcomes or meeting requirements or both (explain your response)? What is technical debt and how can Agile methods minimize/control technical debt?

Initial Response

Your initial submission hould be approximately 550-650 words. Your summary should include APA 6.0 compliant in-text citations and references. (If you are new to APA style please see the APA style references located from the Citation Styles Link under the eCourse Portal page.