The Agile Facilitator

The Agile Facilitator Kevin Barron Business Analysis Practice Lead Hewlett-Packard New Zealand

Technology is easy, but people… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Agile characteristics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Soft skills have a place in our projects ,[object Object],[object Object]

So what’s wrong with meetings? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why do workshops work? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Preparation For I have six good serving men They taught me all I knew. Their names are What and Where and When And How , and Why , and Who. Rudyard Kipling

Workshop objectives – business driven

Drive the agenda from the objective … but stay flexible

Frequent delivery Aim for interim deliverables

Create ideas through iteration and synergy

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Brown paper planning ,[object Object],May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6 Team 7 Project Project Plan Timebox 1 Timebox 2 Timebox 3

The right room is important for a successful outcome Refreshments Observers Flip charts White board Scribe Participants Wall space

The facilitator ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The facilitator’s role changes as the group matures Facilitator Dialogue/ Discussion Full Productivity Cohesion Start-Up Group Time and level of activity Time and level of activity

Facilitator’s responsibilities Listening Reflecting Summarising Interpreting Challenging Checking progress Problem solving Crisis intervention Confronting Referring Refocusing Supporting Observing

When to use workshops ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

When NOT to use workshops ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Example Workshops Agile assessment Planning (project, iteration / timebox / sprint, training, cutover) Modelling process, functions, data, screens Requirements gathering and prioritisation Test strategy Architecture and design Retrospectives Prototype planning, design or review Option evaluation Problem definition and resolution Risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning

Facilitated workshops demonstrate an agile project’s values, attitudes and skills ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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