Agile Methods: Selected DoD Management and Acquisition Concerns
Abstract
This technical note (TN), the second in an SEI series on Agile in the DoD, addresses some of the key issues that either must be understood to ease the adoption of Agile or are seen as potential barriers to adoption of Agile in the DoD acquisition context. These topics were introduced in the first TN of the series, CMU/SEI-2010-TN-002. For this TN, the SEI gathered more data from users of Agile methods in the DoD and delved deeper into the existing body of knowledge about Agile before addressing them. Topics considered here include: why DoD is interested in Agile methods; what it means to be Agile in the DoD; managing and contracting for Agile programs; technical milestone reviews in a DoD Agile acquisition context; estimating in a DoD Agile acquisition context; and moving toward adopting Agile practices. The authors hope that this report continues to stimulate discussion about and appropriate adoption of Agile in the DoD and federal agencies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA590194
Entities
People
- Alfred Schenker
- Bart Hackemack
- Charles Hammons
- Linda Levine
- Lorraine Adams
- Mary A. Lapham
- Nanette Brown
- Suzanne Miller
Organizations
- Carnegie Mellon University