The first part of this presentation is a situational assessment of typical challenges in IT project delivery using the SCRAP (Situation, Complication, Resolution, Action, Proof) model. This is essentially a business case for Agile. So if you are looking for ways to get buy-in for Agile, this is the place to be. The second part of this presentation shows you what Agile is from 50,000 ft. From this high up, we'll be covering the essential elements from a business and management perspective. We'll cover what Agile is, what it does, how it works and what it achieves. If you are interested in learning or communicating the value of Agile, then this is the presentation for you! Please email me if you would like a download.

1. Agile Executive Briefing: Situational Assessment and 50,000 ft view of Agile Michael Sahota October, 2009

2. Michael has been doing Agile for 8 years including senior leadership roles B.A.Sc. in Engineering Science M.Sc. in Computer Science Companies I have worked at … Universities I learned at …

4. Situational Assessment Part I

5. Situation Exercise: What problems do your organizations face with project delivery?

6. 2009 Standish Group report shows problems delivering projects Graphic Copyright Standish Group

7. Much effort on software is wasted Graphic Copyright Duncan Kinchen

9. Complication

12. Resolution

15. Action

18. Proof

19. Proof: Agile adoption survey results demonstrate significant benefits Productivity Business Stakeholder Satisfaction Quality Graphics Copyright 2008 Scott W. Ambler www.ambysoft.com/surveys/ Source: 2008 Dr. Dobbs adoption survey

22. 50,000ft view of Agile Part II

23. What is Agile?

25. What does Agile do?

30. How does Agile work?

32. Iteration ensures frequent planning, evaluating and adapting

36. What does Agile achieve?

38. What questions do you have?