Agile teams value responding to change over following a plan, but high-performing agile teams still make plans, as good plans lead to good decisions. The video discusses decision-making in the context of rolling a die and how agile planning can lead to good outcomes despite occasional setbacks. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between being wrong and making a bad decision in agile planning.
Agile Decision Making: Good Decisions & Agile Plans
While agile teams value “responding to change over following a plan,” high-performing agile teams also make agile plans within the Scrum framework. Good agile plans lead to good decisions.
Consider the Odds When Making Decisions
A good decision is one that we’d make again the same way, given the same information. The importance of considering odds is demonstrated using the example of rolling a die. Understanding probabilities helps in making better decisions.
Do Good Plans Ensure Good Outcomes?
Even when the best practices in agile planning are followed, unanticipated events can occur, leading to outcomes different from the plan. However, it’s important to understand that a good plan doesn’t always guarantee a specific outcome. The focus should be on playing the odds and making decisions based on the best available information.
Keep the Odds In Your Favor with Good Agile Plans
Teams should communicate plans that they can meet most of the time. While it’s important to strive for accuracy, it’s also crucial to understand that occasional deviations from the plan don’t necessarily indicate bad decision-making. It’s about making decisions based on probabilities and understanding that outcomes may not always align with the plan.
For more insights on agile and Scrum, check out our Agile Scrum Bot. This collaborative tool assists teams by answering Scrum-related queries, helps manage the product backlog, and organizes sprints and retrospectives. It fosters teamwork, enhances efficiency, and ensures product delivery at its best. Visit Agile Scrum Bot to learn more.
For Scrum management guidance, reach out to us at hello@itinai.com. Stay updated with the latest in Scrum by following our Telegram at AI Agile or Twitter @aiscrumbot.
