Description
The purpose of an Agile Partner Assessment is to select an external partner to collaborate with that is committed to agile values and to deliver products and services in an iterative, incremental way. It is important to carefully analyze and select an agile partner who aligns with your organization. In order to make an informed decision, start with reviewing the organizational agile values and identifying criteria that must be met. Next, conduct research to identify multiple companies that can be evaluated. Last, ensure that key stakeholders are included in making a final selection.
Typical Roles
Agile Leader
Team Member
Product Owner
Procurement Department
Agile Partner
Desired Behaviors
- 1.
Review project, product, or service requirements for an agile partner.
- 2.
Determine what criteria must be met for selection. Criteria should be weighted as necessary, and an evaluation of agile values should be considered.
- 3.
Select which qualitative or quantitative method will be used to make the selection.
- 4.
Identify multiple agile partners to be considered.
- 5.
Compare agile partners against the criteria. If appropriate, request a demonstration or observe the partners in action to collect performance data.
- 6.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to review comparison results.
- 7.
Select an agile partner.
- 8.
Develop and execute an agile agreement.