Agile Principles
The twelve guiding rules for agile project delivery, as set out in the Agile Manifesto.
Key Points
- Deliver value early and often, welcoming changes even late in development.
- Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to clarify needs.
- Measure progress by working product increments and maintain a sustainable pace.
- Continuously improve through reflection, simplicity, and technical excellence.
Example
A product team runs two-week iterations, ships a small working feature each sprint, invites stakeholders to review, accepts a new high-value request mid-release, and uses a retrospective to adjust their Definition of Done for better quality.
PMP Example Question
Which action best aligns with Agile Principles during a fast-changing project?
- Lock the scope after planning to prevent rework.
- Release working increments frequently and reprioritize with the customer as needs evolve.
- Delay integration testing until all features are complete.
- Centralize decisions with the project manager to speed approvals.
Correct Answer: B — Release working increments frequently and reprioritize with the customer
Explanation: Agile Principles emphasize frequent delivery of working product and close customer collaboration to respond to change.
