Blended Agile

An approach that deliberately uses more than one agile framework, method, practice, or element together; for example, running Scrum alongside XP and the Kanban Method.

Key Points

  • Tailors the way of working by combining compatible agile practices to fit the team's context.
  • May align different cadences (e.g., Scrum sprints) with continuous flow (e.g., Kanban) to improve delivery.
  • Requires clear role, artifact, and workflow definitions to avoid overlap or conflict.
  • Emphasizes empirical learning: inspect and adapt which mix of practices provides the best outcomes.

Example

A product team plans and reviews work in two-week Scrum sprints, applies XP engineering practices like TDD and pair programming for code quality, and uses a Kanban board to visualize and manage incoming support requests between sprints.

PMP Example Question

Which scenario best represents Blended Agile?

  1. A team uses Scrum for iterations, XP for engineering practices, and the Kanban Method to manage flow.
  2. A team follows only Scrum events and artifacts as prescribed.
  3. A project manager combines PRINCE2 with PMBOK Guide processes without agile practices.
  4. A team limits work in progress using only a Kanban board.

Correct Answer: A — Combining multiple agile methods in one approach

Explanation: Blended Agile means using two or more agile frameworks, methods, or practices together, such as Scrum with XP and the Kanban Method.

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