Metrics | Glossary

Definition

A wide range of metrics are available to Agile Project Managers to choose from and display various types of progress/ evaluation at both the iteration and release levels. The deeper the Managers understand metrics, the more effectively they will be able to communicate the progress to Project Stakeholders.

Metrics are used in daily meetings, iteration delta tables, release and burn-down charts, progress reports, value management and in running tested features. With metrics, one can also track the iteration back to release.

Further Reading

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

Delphi Method | Glossary

Definition

The Delphi Method plays an important role in the duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager in helping take informed decisions. Originally developed as a method of forecasting, it involves the sending out of several rounds of questionnaires, and the aggregation of their anonymous responses.

Since many rounds of questions are asked and the panel is informed of the group’s overall thoughts, the Delphi method aims to reach the right answer through consensus.

Further Reading

  • “Expert Delphi” (book), by Pawel Glowacki