Recently I read the “Agile Samurai” a great introduction to Agile software development.
The first part of the book talks about an artefact called the “Inception Deck”, a number of cards or powerpoint presentation that is used to help understand and scope a software project.
The inception deck elaborates on:
- Why are we here?
- Create an elevator pitch
- Product Box
- Create a NOT list
- Meet your neighbours
- Show the solution
- What keeps us up at night
- Size it up
- Be clear on what’s going to give
- Show what it’s going to take
I couldn’t find a powerpoint template to start me off, so I created one for anyone who is interested. It’s pretty basic, but it’s nice to start somewhere.
Links
Learn more from the Agile Warrior himself here:
http://agilewarrior.wordpress.com/2010/11/06/the-agile-inception-deck/
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Hi Julian,
Great post. I too have created a blank inception deck template I use when starting project. I really like yours. You can find mine here:
http://agilewarrior.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/blank-agile-inception-deck-template/
Glad you liked the book. All the best – and good luck with your projects this year.
Sincerely – The Agile Samurai
thank you sensei.
I did look on your site for a template but didn’t find it.
I guess the net is big enough for 2 templates.
Cheers
j
Should be working now:
http://agilewarrior.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/blank-agile-inception-deck-template/
Just click the:
Blank Inception Deck (pptx)
Cheers – Jonathan 🙂