Der agile Festpreis

Why do agile IT projects require a different contractual framework than waterfall projects? How a collaborative approach leads to greater project success. Learn how to develop, negotiate, and implement an agile fixed-price contract step by step. Use the contract template as inspiration for your own agile fixed-price contracts. Real-life examples illustrate the path to the right contract. Your exclusive benefit: E-book included with the purchase of the printed book.

Agile working is a given in software development, and even large corporations are redefining the framework for their product development as part of digitalization initiatives. Addressing the contractual conditions between clients and suppliers under agile principles is crucial for project success and more necessary than ever in the face of highly dynamic market situations. After all, constructive collaboration is the key principle of agile methods, and traditional contract forms often hinder this.

Agile IT projects need contracts that strike a balance between fixed cost frameworks and agile development—such as with Scrum. The agile fixed price balances the interests of providers and clients, forming a cooperative model that best combines principles of collaboration and flexibility in the specification of requirements.

The 4th edition includes new case studies and has been expanded to cover additional aspects of negotiation and new practical examples. This book offers best practices, contract templates, and arguments for clients, suppliers, and purchasers.

Contents include: How the agile fixed-price contract reconciles security and flexibility, the 6 steps to the new contract model, templates for an agile fixed-price contract, tendering and price determination, advantages and disadvantages of different contract forms.