‘That is, while there is value to the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.’

With this in mind it is important not to shun processes, tools, documentation, contracts and plans, but instead to try to ensure that they are only created where they add value, and only to the level of detail that adds that value. For this reason, it is important to be wary of using standard tools and templates intended to provide an organisation-specific governance framework. Instead, where possible, explore what is the most effective balance of agility (emphasised by the items on the left) and formality (emphasised by the items on the right).Take the time needed to co-create simple, light, valuable alternatives to standard artefacts and to be prepared to explain how these represent a more effective demonstration of control for an agile project than the standard alternative.