Agile's Role in Developing Robust Software Competency at Precor Agile 2012 Presented by Brent Barton and Brent Brooks
Agile's Role in
Developing Robust Software Competency
at Precor
Agile 2012
Presented by Brent Barton and Brent Brooks
The ”What”
The ”Why”
The ”How”
Planning for the Whole Organization
The soul of ATLAS is about helping people. More
than a display, the ATLAS platform sets a new
standard for fitness experiences. ATLAS
captivates and connects exercisers, and gives
Precor customers new tools to manage their
businesses. By delivering experiences that bond
people, places, and partner services, the ATLAS
platform will be the catalyst for a fitter world.
Atlas Vision
Program Roadmap – Holistic view of Software, Hardware and Operations
© 2009-2010,
Program Roadmap
Modified RACI applied to Multi-Level planning
• We’re a business, not a SW release company • Agile = Agility!
• Scrum/Waterfall/Kanban • Permission to Experiment • OK to “Pivot” (i.e. roadmap changes) • Fixed v Variable • Process serves people/product, not the other way around
• Make SW predictable, then focus on operations
Points of Passion
• Vision is still accurate (almost 4 years) • Roadmap: 2x per year + reconciliations • Release Plans include fixed and variable features • Three week Sprints (moved from 2 weeks)
• Not all teams use Scrum
• Weekly • Meta Scrum • Platform Definition • Go To Market
• Daily • Bug Triage • Stand-up
Five Levels of Planning still survives
Quality – Technical Excellence Enhances Agility*
Build Monitors
Target Hardware
Collaboration
Interaction Design
We now focus on a holistic value stream that informs with powerful feedback loops
Marketing Message &
Tools
Sales Training & Support
Equip/Tech Installation
Operator/ Exerciser
Onboarding
Customer Support
Concept
Define
Design Develop
Test
PRECOR Creed I desire a life without limits. I believe fitness is key to living the life I desire. I believe in the power of the human spirit. I believe the human body is an amazing thing. I believe tomorrow will be even better because of what I do today. I believe in the importance of doing things right versus first. I believe in mutual respect and the overwhelming returns of sharing. I am the heart and soul of Precor.