Crystal Family Of Methodologies

A set of lightweight agile approaches for software development that tailor practices to the specific context, such as team size and system criticality.

Key Points

  • Family of methods (e.g., Crystal Clear, Crystal Orange) chosen based on team size and criticality.
  • Lightweight and adaptable; the team customizes just enough process for the situation.
  • People-centric, favoring close communication, collaboration, and face-to-face interaction.
  • Emphasizes frequent delivery, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Example

A small, co-located team building a low-risk internal tool selects Crystal Clear. They run 1-week iterations, hold short daily check-ins, keep documentation minimal but sufficient, demo working software every week to stakeholders, and adjust their practices after each retrospective.

PMP Example Question

A project manager leads a small, low-criticality software team and wants an agile approach that minimizes ceremony and adapts to the team's context. Which approach best fits these needs?

  1. Crystal family of methodologies
  2. PRINCE2
  3. Critical Chain
  4. ITIL

Correct Answer: A — Crystal family of methodologies

Explanation: Crystal methods are lightweight and tailored to context (team size and criticality), emphasizing people, communication, and just-enough process.

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