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Agile development

2-10 participants
easy
depends on the duration of the projects (e.g. 1-4 weeks sprints in SCRUM approach)
  • Agile project management tools: Use software such as Jira, Trello, Asana or Monday.com to create and manage Kanban boards, schedule tasks, assign tasks and track progress digitally.
  • Communication and collaboration tools: Use platforms such as Microsoft Teams to facilitate real-time communication between team members, especially if they work in different geographical locations.
  • Video conferencing: Tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Skype allow you to conduct daily stand-up meetings or review meetings with geographically dispersed team members.
  • Documentation and file sharing tools: Use Google Drive, Dropbox or similar services to share documents, presentations, prototypes and other project materials collaboratively.
Best Practices

Explanation of the method

  1. Initial Planning: The team defines the project's goal and breaks down the work into smaller digital tasks.
  2. Create Kanban Board: If using Kanban, set up a digital board with columns such as ""To-Do,"" ""In Progress,"" and ""Done."" Each task is represented digitally by cards or virtual sticky notes and placed in the corresponding column.
  3. Assign Tasks: Team members assign digital tasks based on their skills and preferences using the Agile project management software.
  4. Daily Stand-Up Meeting (Scrum): The team briefly meets digitally every day to share progress, discuss any obstacles, and plan the work for the next day.
  5. Sprint (Scrum): Initiate a defined work period called a sprint, during which the team commits to completing a set of digital tasks.
  6. Continuous Iteration: Work iteratively by completing planned digital tasks and adapting based on feedback and encountered challenges.
  7. Review Meetings (Scrum): At the end of each sprint, conduct a digital review meeting to examine results and plan for the next sprint.

Advantages

  1. Requires discipline and effective time management.
  2. May not be suitable for all types of projects.

Disadvantages

  • Keep digital stand-up meetings brief and focused.
  • Use digital Agile project management tools for remote collaboration.
  • Embrace change as a part of the process and adapt accordingly.

Advice from practice

Please note that the tools and methods were created as of August 2024 and all Miro Boards are editable.
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