“Why Agile is Ideal for Ensuring the Essentials are Prioritized Over Extras”, on Bob the BA,
“For agile projects, the product owner sets the vision and roadmap,” consultant Alan Zucker says. “The vision and roadmap guide the development process.”
This sounds a little mundane at first blush, but Zucker’s point speaks to something nearly revolutionary. We’re less than two decades into the age of agile workflows, and these already have proved especially adept at delivering laser-focused outcomes for customers.
“Outcomes” can mean products, project deliverables or full-on organizational changes. In any case, the elucidation of the vision early on ensures that outcome is focused and not full of bloat. Agile workflows force teams to prioritize what’s important over what’s not.