Can Agile help me flip this house?Juan Flores

Agile Manifesto

Customer Collaboration Contract Negotiation

Responding to Change

That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.

Process and ToolsIndividuals and Interactions

Working Software Finished Work Comprehensive Documentation

Following a Plan

710 Central Ave. Newport KY

Identifying the Product Owner

The Product Owner knows:

– The profile of the potential buyer (50/50 investor or homeowner

– Number of bedrooms is most valuable feature

– Sweet spot for selling is Tax Refund Season

– Right purchase price and Sale Price

– Contractors who work the area

– A whole bunch of other useful details…

Requirements (or DoD)

• Add bedroom

• New flooring and fresh paint

• Freshened exterior with curb appeal

• Updated kitchen with new appliances

• Central heating

• Bright and Inviting

Iteration 1—Out of the Blocks

• Roofing contractor engaged

• Plumbing contractor engaged

• Termite contractor engaged

• HVAC contractor engaged

• Demo work started

Iteration 2—Prime, Paint, Repeat

• New Drywall

• Prime and Paint

• Supply Run

• Buy New Appliances

• Visit from Newport Code Enforcement

Iteration 3—Floors and Ceilings

• Cabinets/sink/countertops

• Drop ceilings

• Carpet and laminate

• New vanity/medicine cabinet

Iteration 4—Finishing Touches

• Exterior Finishes

• Clean Basement

• New Switchplate Covers

• Vacuum, Sweep, Dust, Clean Windows

• Final walk-through with PO

BA Takeaways

• Talk more, type less

• Share a vision, not just conversations

• Reflection isn’t just for Retros

Your Turn

• What is your Agile story?

• Questions?

Thank You!

jflores@cardinalsolutions.com