^ [[Appendix D - PM2 Extensions]] # D.1 PM2 and Agile Management PM2 recognises the complex and uncertain nature of many types of projects and the positive contribution of the Agile way of thinking to their effective management. Agile approaches face various challenges, which grow with the size of the organisations in which they are applied. In the case of many organisations, these challenges include coordination between Agile and non- Agile teams, compliance with various organisational governance and audit requirements, and organisational architecture and interoperability constraints. ![[Fig D.1 From project phases to daily cycles.png]] The Agile extension to PM2 incorporates Agile into the overall PM2 framework and creates the foundations for moving towards increased project management and organisational agility. It helps project teams achieve the desired level of agility while accommodating tight procurement and audit requirements, coordination with the programme and portfolio levels, and collaboration with other projects, contractors, other organisational units and even external organisations. ## The Agile extension to PM2 provides (for IT projects): - Agile roles & responsibilities (as an extension to the PM2 governance). - integration with the overall PM2 project lifecycle. - a set of suggested Agile PM2 Artefacts (as an extension to the PM2 Artefacts). ![[Fig D.2 The positioning of Agile PM2 within an organisation.png]] Documenting the work planned and performed by the Agile teams is critical to increasing transparency and coordination between the different layers of the PM2 project organisation (i.e. between the Directing, Managing and Performing layers). A set of artefacts supports the use of Agile PM2. These artefacts capture and document information related to the management approach, to specific (implementation) activities, milestones, issues and progress reporting. These artefacts are grouped in three categories: Agile-Specific Artefacts, Coordination & Reporting Artefacts, and Project Governance Artefacts. ![[Fig D.3 Agile PM2 Artefacts Landscape.png]] ___ Spanish Guide: [[D.1 PM2 y Gestión Ágil]] <-- [[Appendix D - PM2 Extensions]] --> [[D.2 PM2 Programme Management (PM2-PGM)]]