10-Day Tune-Up

Unlock the full potential of your software development teams.
Introducing the 10-Day Agile Tune-Up.

For an introductory fixed-price you can elevate your team's efficiency with my comprehensive Tune-Up service.

The success of our software development efforts relies heavily on the effectiveness of our software development teams. However, as with any process, the need for periodic assessment and optimization is essential to maintain peak performance and adapt to evolving business needs.

Engagement in my 10-day Agile Tune-Up programme, is specifically designed to diagnose and enhance the current practices of your Dev teams. This investment will yield significant returns by identifying inefficiencies, improving team dynamics, and ensuring any Agile practices are aligned with the best industry standards.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Agile Tune-Up program are:

  • Increase Productivity: Identify and remove bottlenecks in the development process, enabling teams to work more efficiently.
  • Improve Workflow: Streamline the flow of work through the Scrum process, reducing lead times and increasing throughput.
  • Enhance Team Dynamics: Strengthen communication and collaboration within Scrum teams to foster a more cohesive working environment.
  • Align Practices with Best Standards: Ensure that our Agile practices are up to date with industry best practices, positioning us as a competitive player in the market.

Key Deliverables

The 10-day Agile Tune-Up will include the following key activities and deliverables:

  1. Observation and Assessment (2 Days):
    • Comprehensive observation of daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
    • Analysis of current workflows, backlog management, and team interactions.
  2. Feedback and Recommendations (2 Days):
    • Detailed report on observed strengths and areas for improvement.
    • Customized recommendations for optimizing Agile practices, team dynamics, and workflow.
  3. Tailored Training Sessions (6 Days):
    • Focused training workshops based on the identified needs, such as improving user story mapping, refining estimation techniques, or enhancing collaboration tools.
    • Hands-on coaching sessions to ensure teams are effectively implementing the new practices.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost of Agile Tune-Up:

  • £7,500 for 10 days of assessment, training, and optimization.

Estimated Benefits:

  • Productivity Gains: A 10% improvement in team productivity can result in significant time savings on projects.
  • Quality Improvements: A reduction in defects and technical debt leads to lower maintenance costs.
  • Faster Delivery: Accelerating the time-to-market for key features can lead to increased revenue opportunities.

Break-Even Analysis:

  • If the Agile Tune-Up enables us to bring even one key feature to market faster or reduces development costs by even a modest 3%, the investment will pay for itself within 3 months.