Evolutionary Value Delivery (EVO)

Widely regarded as the earliest agile method with a distinctive element: it structures iterations to deliver several stakeholder value requirements, each defined and verified by objective, measurable results.

Key Points

  • Focuses each cycle on multiple, measurable value requirements for stakeholders.
  • Defines clear, quantified acceptance criteria to prove value delivered.
  • Prioritizes by value, risk, and evidence, adapting plans based on outcomes.
  • Differs from feature- or task-centric methods by emphasizing measurable value increments.

Example

On a member portal project, the team sets two value targets for a two-week iteration: cut average login time from 4.0s to 2.5s and raise self-service password reset success from 70% to 85%. They deliver caching, streamlined UI, and better error guidance, then measure results in a staging environment that mirrors production. The next cycle selects new measurable value goals.

PMP Example Question

Which approach is openly credited as the first agile method that focuses each iteration on delivering multiple measurable value requirements to stakeholders?

  1. Scrum
  2. Extreme Programming (XP)
  3. Evolutionary Value Delivery (EVO)
  4. Kanban

Correct Answer: C — Evolutionary Value Delivery (EVO)

Explanation: EVO is recognized as the earliest agile method with the unique emphasis on delivering several stakeholder value requirements per cycle, each validated by measurable outcomes.

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