Resources

Discover essential guides and resources designed to support Agile working, innovation, and best practices—empowering teams and organizations to thrive through agility and continuous improvement.

📘 Foundational Guides

Agile Practice Guide (PMI & Agile Alliance)

A comprehensive guide offering tools, situational guidelines, and insights into various Agile approaches beyond software development.

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Practical Adoption of Agile Methodologies (APM)

A research report exploring factors influencing successful Agile adoption across project lifecycles, providing practical insights for teams.

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🏛️ Government & Public Sector Guidance

Agile Tools and Techniques – GOV.UK Service Manual

An official guide detailing Agile tools and techniques to help digital service teams self-organize, plan, and continuously improve their work.

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Contracting for Agile – UK Government Guidance Note

Provides guidance on applying commercial principles to Agile project delivery, including recommended pricing models and procurement strategies.

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Benefits of an Agile Approach – Local Government Association

A case study highlighting how Agile methodologies improved service delivery and team capabilities within local government contexts.

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🧰 Tools, Techniques & Frameworks

Agile Methods Overview – GOV.UK

Introduces popular Agile methods like Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, explaining their principles and applications in service development.

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Agile Practice Guide Key Pages (PMI)

A distilled version highlighting essential sections of the Agile Practice Guide, including servant leadership and Agile PMO concepts.

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🏢 Organizational & Strategic Insights

Use of Agile in Large-Scale Digital Change Programmes (NAO)

Analyzes the application of Agile methodologies in large-scale government digital projects, discussing governance and control aspects.

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Agile in the UK Government: An Infiltrator’s Secrets – Agile Alliance

An experience report detailing the challenges and lessons learned from implementing Agile practices within UK government departments.

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Agile Working Guidance for Staff – NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

Outlines the principles and benefits of Agile working within the NHS, emphasizing user-led requirements and flexible working arrangements.

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