Rolling Wave Planning vs. Agile?

Michael Adams Solutions Architect| LANL Los Alamos, Nm, United States

I have to admit that I am not versed in agile, however, what I've read of i sounds a lot like rolling wave planning, where the PM perfects the plan as more information becomes available.

Can someone elaborate on the difference?

Posted: Feb 13, 2015 7:34 PM

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Michael Adams Solutions Architect| LANL Los Alamos, Nm, United States

Any agile experts out there to give an answer here?

Here is a Wikipedia article on rolling wave planning:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Wave_planning

Posted: Feb 28, 2015 9:29 PM

James Damato Transformation Advisor| Scrum Inc Washington, Dc, United States

Yes, the planning horizon for Agile planning is done on a rolling wave, with respect given to the cone of uncertainty.

However, there is much more to Agile planning than just the rolling wave and much more to Agile in general than just the planning.

Posted: Mar 12, 2015 6:05 PM

Darren Kosa Planning & Controls Contractor Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hi Michael,

LiquidPlanner had a pretty good infographic comparing Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Agile vs. Waterfall Infographic

Regards,

Darren Kosa

Posted: Mar 27, 2015 2:06 PM

Michael Adams Solutions Architect| LANL Los Alamos, Nm, United States

Darren,
That was a very helpful graphic and explanation. Thank you!

Posted: Mar 31, 2015 1:00 PM

Saket Bansal Gurgaon, Haryana, India

First thing, yes your understanding is right with respect to planning in agile we do rolling wave planning , we do prepare plan at last responsible moment because in adaptive life cycle things are expected to change frequently so not to plan in advance.
Agile is beyond just rolling wave planning it has way to handle communication and progress, you may check our free Agile Introductory program, its online program and gives 7 PDUs as well.

www.izenbridge.com/pmi-acp/free-pmi-acp-introduction/

Posted: Apr 2, 2015 3:18 AM

Michael Adams Solutions Architect| LANL Los Alamos, Nm, United States

Thanks Saket, I'll definitely check out your intro.

Posted: Apr 2, 2015 10:51 AM

Melissa James India

HI Michael,

I would like to share an article about What is Agile? It will gives you the complete information about agile.

Posted: Apr 13, 2015 3:11 AM

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