scaling agile practices (with gds as an example)
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What I have learnt about portfolio management whilst at GDSTRANSCRIPT
Emily Webber / @ewebber
Scaling Agile Practices (with GDS as an example)
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Start with user needs
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create a portfolio management function that compliments existing agile methods
implement clear and understandable workflows
create a cross organisation view of priority
produce clear, actionable management information
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Start with user needs: drivers
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Implement a clear workflow
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Implement a clear workflow
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Done no maintenance
Implement a clear workflow
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Assessment:
5 questions
Decision points
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Discovery:
8 questions
Decision points
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Visual management
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Visual management
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Visual management
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Fit: Does it shift us forward towards meeting our organisational goals?
Timeliness: Does it fit with current priorities in 'strategic plan' / are there any deadlines / what is the cost of delay?
Prioritisation
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Organisational priority
urgency
importance
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Do Soon
Stop Do Next
Do First
Visual management
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Create forums
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Assessment recommendation:
Should the organisation spend more time on this project?
Discovery recommendation:
Should the organisation do this project?
Forums: the approvals board
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has your project changed stage?
is there anything blocking you?
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Forums: the portfolio standup
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Management information
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Thoughts / experiences /questions
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