Agile Alignment System

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Software development programs are complex systems that require multiple components working together to deliver value. The Agile Alignment System is a series of best practices to drive program alignment and increase clarity so leaders can make informed decisions.

Alignment Pain Points

All software programs have universal core components that integrate to deliver value: Engineering, Product, and Leadership. When these key areas are mis-aligned they cause pain points.

Engineering Teams

  • Confusion on who is doing what

  • Resource bottle necks

  • Quality issues

  • Release confusion

Product and Engineering

  • Priority confusion

  • Lack of requirements

  • Silo’d decisions

  • Requirement misses

Leadership and Program

  • Lack of Confidence
  • Delay Surprises
  • Continual Org and Process Changes
  • Status Update Fatigue

Why the Agile Alignment System Works

The Agile Alignment System combines industry best practices focused on driving alignment to increase value through the program. It’s not an all-encompassing framework, but rather a system of industry best practices designed to improve communication, drive alignment, and increase visibility to leadership.

Agile Alignment System Overview

01 Organization and Key Roles

Structuring the program into a team-based model and identifying key roles.

  • Team Ownership

  • Key Roles

  • Execution Chart

02 Agile Team Processes

Aligning the agile teams to ensure collaboration and streamlined communication.

  • Sprint Cadence

  • Backlogs

  • Team Agreements

03 Product Processes

Bringing clarity and collaboration to the product process from idea to ready to work.

  • Program Value Statement

  • Product Canvas

  • Story Workshop

04 Delivery Practices

Developing program standards, practices, and alignment in how the program operates.

  • Task Management Systems

  • Risks/Impediments

  • Meetings

05 Metrics

Measuring the right things to maximize value through the system.

  • Thrust and Vector Metrics

  • Documentation

06 Reporting and Executive Comms

Getting the right actionable information to program leadership and key stakeholders.

  • Reporting Products

  • Key Stakeholder Chart

Lower the Water Level to see the Rocks

Programs that are mis-aligned lack clarity, making it difficult for leaders to make the right decisions for the organization. The Agile Alignment System gets everyone on the same page so the right information is provided to the right people. Take our free assesment to start building clarity in your program!

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