Choose the best process template for planning
Hello,
I use RTC and RQM from many months and now I try to understand the planning possibilities in RTC. I have some questions ... 1) I understand that there are 2 methods for plan my projects : - scrum method where :
- formal method where :
Is this analyse correct ??? Can I obtain the result of "formal method" with a "scrum method" or the reverse ??? 2) So now, I understand that when I create a project, the process template is really really important !!!!! How can I do the best choice for my project or the client's projects ??? How can I manage a project that at the beginning, is managed with a scrum method and at the end with a formal method ?? 3) Finally, is it possible to change the chosen initial process template when I have set the projects at the init ? Thanks for your help Mathieu |
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Hi Mathieu,
For question 1: "The Scrum process template supports a popular approach to managing projects in an agile way. The Scrum process template includes a single timeline (Main Development) with a release number 1.0. The release is subdivided into many fixed-length sprints." "Use the Formal Project Management Process template to create a project area for traditional project management. In a formal project management process, instead of developing in iterations as you would in an Agile process, you track change management in sequential phases: Requirements, Design, Implementation, and Testing. Team members complete each phase of a formal project management process before beginning the next phase. Each phase has specific target dates that the team observes to complete the project by the release date. The Formal Project Management Process template provides the Milestone work item type, which identifies significant points or events in a project or project phase. You can use milestones to control the transitions between phases and to monitor the project progress." I believe your analysis is correct: When you use agile methods, you set your iteration dates and then see what work can be completed within those iterations based on estimates and your team's velocity. When you use more traditional waterfall methods, you typically set a fixed amount of work and a fixed release date and attempt to finish everything in that time.
For question 2, If you'll be using an iterative release schedule, the scrum template is likely better. If you'll be doing a more traditional waterfall release schedule where you'll be doing large phases like Requirements, Design, Implementation, and Test, the formal process template is likely a better fit.
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Comments Thanks a lot Lauren !!!
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