Downloads & resources
In collaboration with DZone, an Agile Patterns Reference Card is available for free download from their site. Use it to take an empirical, evidence-based approach to the agile transformation problem (PDF).
The Agile Buddy Guide is available to help team members on their agile journey (DOCX format). Transformation Teams may configure it to suit the organization's context and to evidence sponsorship of an agile vision.
An example vision for agile practice can be downloaded, there is also an alternative vision with a lean focus and another for agile-by-default bimodal IT (DOCX format).
The companion video presentation Scrum in an Hour can be used to further socialize agile change in "lunch-and-learn" or "brown-bag" type sessions.
In addition, there is a PowerPoint presentation (PPTX format) aimed at senior managers and potential sponsors
A step-by-step guide to transformation (DOCX format) which may be printed out and used as supporting material.
A worked example of an agile transformation cycle is available (PDF).
There is also an example RACI matrix for agile transformation (XLS format).
An example agile health check for assessing the general progress of a team is also available (XLS format)
An example Transformation Backlog can be downloaded.
There is an example transformation heartbeat status summary (DOC format).
An example increment status summary is available (DOC format).
An overview of how an organization's Project Management Office (PMO) can apply oversight and governance is available here.
A schematic of an example onshore-offshore team structure can be found here (PDF).
The Agile Suitability Matrix can be used to ascertain how well a programme, project, or other initiative is suited to agile practice.
Guidance on recognizing products, features, and value streams is available here (XLS format).