progress. • Regular feedback from customer. • Predictable rhythm. • Measurable productivity (via burndown, velocity, etc.). • Cross-functional, self-organising teams. • Inspect and adapt. • Low bureaucratic overhead (meetings, documentation, etc.). • Emphasis on face-to-face communication. • And these features lead to the following benefits: • Project can respond easily to change. • Problems are identified early. • Customer gets most beneficial work first. • Work done will better meet the customers needs. • Improved productivity. • Ability to maintain a predictable schedule for delivery