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Agile Qualification Questionnaire

This tool checks whether your project supports iterative value delivery, fast feedback, and discovery-driven change during development. Answer based on how the project will actually run.

22 questions Scoring: Yes=2 • Somewhat=1 • No=0 Max score: 44

Section 1: Iterative Value Delivery

Can meaningful value be shipped early and often?

1) Can this project deliver meaningful business value in small increments?
2) Would stakeholders benefit from partial releases rather than waiting for final delivery?
3) Can the product provide value before all features are complete?
4) Can progress be measured by value delivered, not just tasks completed?
5) Would early releases reduce risk or improve decision-making?

Section 2: Testability & Isolation

Can work be validated independently throughout delivery?

6) Can features or components be tested independently?
7) Can each increment be validated without the entire system in place?
8) Can feedback be gathered on increments before full integration is complete?
9) Can defects or gaps be identified early without blocking overall progress?

Section 3: Change & Discovery

Is learning and adapting part of the plan (not a failure of planning)?

10) Are requirements expected to evolve during development?
11) Is learning during delivery part of the project’s success criteria?
12) Are stakeholders open to changing priorities based on feedback?
13) Is the exact solution not fully known upfront?
14) Is the team comfortable refining scope as more is discovered?

Section 4: Stakeholder Engagement

Agile requires regular feedback and fast decisions.

15) Are stakeholders available for regular reviews and feedback?
16) Can decisions be made quickly during development?
17) Is there a single empowered decision-maker for prioritization?
18) Do stakeholders value progress and learning over perfect upfront plans?

Section 5: Delivery Constraints

Agile works best when scope can adapt and priorities can shift.

19) Is scope flexible even if time or budget is constrained?
20) Can priorities be re-ordered during delivery?
21) Is success defined by outcomes, not full scope completion?
22) Is the organization comfortable releasing before everything is finalized?