This is a simple exercise to introduce the agile manifesto. It gives you the opportunity to discuss the statements and agile values in more detail, but it also allows you to observe the group’s current understanding.

The group completes the manifesto statements by connecting the sentences that are split in two. The activity works for any sized group, but it is ideal to keep them small (2-5 people).

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Preparation

1. Download and print out the 8 pages with the 4 statements, or create your own.

Steps

1. Explain that the manifesto is describing agile values and that the statements express how one thing is seen as more important than another (not replacing one for the other).
2. Show them the structure [concept] over [concept].
3. Allow them 5 minutes to put the 4 sentences together.
4. Review together and debrief.

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