PM FPX 4080 Assessment 5 The Sprint PM-FPX4080 Agile Project Management Part 1: Sprint Plan Sprint Goal
The goal for this sprint is to improve customer retention by 20% through the implementation of a highly effective thermostat that can be adjusted from a mobile app. In prior projects, CapraTek’s Alfred products have not achieved the desired success in terms of profitability, revenue, or customer interest, largely because the product lacked mobile application compatibility. The project team has discussed and agreed that providing customers with a product that surpasses competitors’ offerings is a priority. Achieving this goal not only motivates the team to complete the sprint backlog but also ensures customer satisfaction.
To meet this goal, the project team must complete the backlog tasks aimed at reducing customer retention issues. The sprint goal also outlines subsequent objectives, including designing an iOS mobile application to control the Alfred system, developing a stable software to support Wi-Fi capabilities for the mobile app, and programming the thermostat features for customer use. Customers will not only be able to adjust the thermostat temperature but also monitor trends and receive energy efficiency notifications. These goals guide the team throughout the project and make the vision clear to stakeholders.
Sprint Tasks
After identifying the most important tasks and adding them to the backlog, the following tasks have been scheduled for the first sprint:
| ID # | Task Description | Estimations | Priority Level | Start Date | End Date | Duration (Hours) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-013 | Set security on iOS with password protection | System configuration (32 hrs) | High | 02/14/2022 | 03/11/2022 | 160 | Started |
| Secure key generation (32 hrs) | |||||||
| Input dedicated email inbox (32 hrs) | |||||||
| Secure key storage in module (32 hrs) | |||||||
| 100-001 | Create dashboard interface for thermostat settings | Database implementation (30 hrs) | High | 02/14/2022 | 02/25/2022 | 80 | Complete |
| Middleware development (25 hrs) | |||||||
| 100-002 | Create changeable interfaces and dashboard preferences | Embellish additional database interfaces (50 hrs) | High | 02/28/2022 | 03/18/2022 | 160 | In Progress |
| 100-009 | Create alerts for notification and energy efficiency purposes | Apply backend software to thermostat settings (24 hrs) | High | 03/01/2022 | 03/16/2022 | 96 | Not Started |
Roles and Responsibilities
During the project preparation meeting, it was decided that Rachel Davis, the Smart Home Technologies Project Manager, will serve as the Scrum Master, while Darren Stokes, a developer at CapraTek, will act as the Product Owner. Rachel, with her knowledge of Agile methodology, will facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure smooth implementation. Darren, having experience with previous Alfred products, understands customer needs and will create a prioritized list of tasks based on his expertise, helping avoid inefficiencies. The remaining team members will form the Scrum team and work together to execute the tasks in the project backlog.
Rachel will oversee team performance, conduct daily stand-up meetings, address challenges, ensure adherence to Scrum practices, and assist Darren in managing the product backlog. Darren, as the Product Owner, will be responsible for managing the backlog, prioritizing tasks, understanding market needs, overseeing development stages, and evaluating progress after each sprint. Both roles are critical in helping stakeholders adapt to the Agile approach and ensure the successful execution of the project.
Sprint Burndown Chart
The burndown chart below illustrates the progress made during the 22-day sprint:
