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The Agile and Dynamic side of DSDM
By: Ian Stokes, Metanaction, chairman DSDM
France
Agile methods have emerged for managing
projects in the complex and real world of business where requirements
are always evolving. They are most suitable for solutions that can
be developed by dynamic multi-disciplinary teams. For example, if
a system is to meet its goals, then it is vital that key users be
involved early and throughout the project via testing and communication.
Wherever
creativity and brainstorming is required, processes are defined
and interfaces validated, then agile solutions provide an approach
that puts people first and concentrates on doing the simplest things
that are
useful.
Agile
is hot: How does DSDM fit in the race towards agile and
light project methods?
Some
of the players in this field are XP (eXtreme Programming), Adaptive
Software Development, Crystal Family, Scrum, Feature Driven Development
and Lean Development. Each approach brings some extra and very interesting
concepts that are often adopted by the others. What are the advantages
and pitfalls of each approach?
Discussion
and debate:
Are
there convergent opportunities between these approaches?
Is
agile the best way to achieve such goals as simplicity, adaptability,
collaboration, technical excellence and customer satisfaction?
For
what kind of projects are these methods suitable?
Are
agile and dynamic methods only suitable for ‘small’
projects?
Do
you have to be an expert to use an agile methodology?
Is
there too much room for creativity and adaptability in such an approach?
What
are the cultural issues associated with the take-up of agile methods?
What
are the potential problems to look out for when introducing these
new methods?
Are
clients and suppliers ready for agile and dynamic methods?
To
what extent are companies using agile methods already?
What
developments will we see in software development practices over
the next two years?
The discussion will be in the form of a debate that will give the
audience a chance to favour one or other of the positions.
Start
Thursday 13 March 2003, 9.00-13.00H, Duration 1/2 day, max 100 participants
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