Developing a pilot project is the best way to determine if the Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD) Framework is right for your team and organization. This hands-on program provides the steps and guidance for starting an Agile for Hardware (physical, manufactured product) project from early concept to full Iteration Plan. You’ll learn about the right level of detail to start, the five critical On-ramp steps, and how to develop the best Iteration Plan and backlog to start executing.

Key questions we will answer along with many others:

• What’s the best type of project to start with and who should be involved?
• How do you write user stories for physical products that don’t re-write “requirements”?
• How can the Focus Matrix be used to reduce overall project risk while driving innovation?
• How to develop a realistic schedule without the detail of traditional Gantt Charts?
• When and how to delay the most important decisions?
• What’s the best approach to manage lead times and dependencies using agile methods?

Program Outline

• Introduction – A quick overview of the MAHD Framework
  • Agile Vision Briefs – Kicking off with clear direction at the right level of detail
  • The MAHD On-Ramp – Five critical activities to align Marketing and R&D
  • User Stories – The use cases and goals of your customers
  • Product Attributes – The first step to defining the product or project attributes of your solution
  • MAHD Focus Matrix – A cross-functional understanding of key risks, opportunities, and areas to seek innovation
  • Iteration Plan – The preliminary plan for the whole project, including the overall schedule
  • Initial Backlog – The set of major and minor prioritized tasks to initiate your project
  • Iteration and Sprint Planning – Your engine for execution
• Staying on Track – Tips to stay engaged, track progress and overall challenges
• Agile Case Study – An example of a MAHD project from project conception to completion
• Q&A – We’ll leave time for specific questions related to your situation