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AGILEPM-PRACTITIONER · Question #64

The Business Ambassador assigned to the project is only available 2 days a week. The Project Manager has stated that the Investigation stage for each Timebox should, where possible, be planned…

The correct answer is B. Yes, because the Investigation stage of a Timebox requires intense. In the context of the DSDM lifecycle, the Investigation stage of a Timebox is crucial for understanding and defining the work to be done, which often necessitates close collaboration with business representatives such as the Business Ambassador. This role is integral in…

DSDM Lifecycle and Timebox Management

Question

The Business Ambassador assigned to the project is only available 2 days a week. The Project Manager has stated that the Investigation stage for each Timebox should, where possible, be planned around the availability of the Business Ambassador. Is this an appropriate application of the DSDM lifecycle?

Options

  • AYes, because this is where any final quality control checks should be
  • BYes, because the Investigation stage of a Timebox requires intense
  • CNo, because it is the Refinement stage of a Timebox that requires intense
  • DNo, because Timeboxes are only used during Evolutionary Development

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    82% (28)
  • C
    9% (3)
  • D
    6% (2)

Explanation

In the context of the DSDM lifecycle, the Investigation stage of a Timebox is crucial for understanding and defining the work to be done, which often necessitates close collaboration with business representatives such as the Business Ambassador. This role is integral in ensuring that the project's outputs align with business needs and priorities. Planning the Investigation stage around the Business Ambassador's availability facilitates this essential engagement, making it a suitable application of the DSDM lifecycle. This approach ensures that the project benefits from the Business Ambassador's insights and guidance during critical early phases, contributing to a stronger alignment between project deliverables and business requirements. The Agile Project Management (AgilePM®) framework, which incorporates DSDM principles, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the project team and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The involvement of the Business Ambassador during the Investigation stage is particularly valuable for clarifying requirements, setting priorities, and ensuring that the project remains focused on delivering business value, in line with Agile and DSDM practices.

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#Timebox Investigation stage#Business Ambassador#stakeholder availability#Timebox planning

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