Fail Early | Glossary

Definition

Failing Early is seen as an advantage in the Agile method. Failing early gives you the opportunity to recover and see small/hidden failures and resolve them as fast as possible. All projects start from the RED status, and have to work to the GREEN status, this is beneficial in that regard.

Failures can be both big and small in nature, and it’s important that both be given equal measure. Especially for aspiring, dedicated Project Managers.

Further Reading

  • “Agile Project Management” (book), by Jim Highsmith.

 

Software by Numbers: Low-Risk, High-Return Development | Book Series

Overview:

Software by Numbers: Low-Risk, High-Return Development is written by the author Mark Denne, who is the Partner with the consultancy firm Accenture – specializing in IT Transformation.

In this book you will learn, how to:

  • Identify Minimum Marketable Features (MMFs)—the fundamental units of value in Software Development
  • Accelerate Value Delivery by linking Iterative Development to Iterative Funding
  • Optimize returns through Incremental Architecture Techniques
  • Effectively involve Business Stakeholders in the Development process

Authors:

Mark Denne

Published In:

2003