In an earlier post, we have examined how we can use agile in a fixed-bid project by considering scope as a variable. in this post, we will take a step back and examine the ways in which we can leverage the power of agile within the business constraints imposed by a fixed-bid contract. 1) Continuous Integration ...

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Let us start by looking at the characteristics of fixed-bid projects: 1) Time-bound 2) Predefined scope — normally immutable 3) Fixed set of resources 4) Predefined quality checks Wow ! Isn’t the set above a project manager’s nightmare? What we are essentially saying is that, out of ...

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