Launched

Description of this level: the team is systematically applying OpenAgile to their work by putting in place some basic processes and practices.

Work Cycle is a consistent length
The team has agreed to and implemented a Cycle duration. It does not need to be reasonable, but rather the decision on the length should have taken into considerations about creating a regular rhythm in the team's work processes.

Team is committed to a single clearly-articulated and well-defined project or operational Goal
The team may call this a “vision statement”, “purpose” or “objective” instead of a Goal. A single team should have one and only one Goal. Every team member verbally agrees to work towards this Goal. The goal is written down and everyone on the team as well as all the stakeholders of the team understand it in its written form.

Team has Cycle Engagement meetings
Most of the members of the Team get together at the start of most Cycles for an Engagement meeting. At this meeting, discussion need not be structured. At this level, it is the creation of a space in the schedule for everyone to recognize that a Cycle has come to a close and share what is in store for the next Cycle. One Engagement Meeting has been completed.

Team has Progress meetings
Most of the members of the Team get together several times in a Cycle for a quick status update. At this meeting, discussion need not be structured. At this level, it is the creation of a space in the schedule for everyone to systematically communicate with each other, to promote visibility and reduce errors or re-work.

Team members are all at “Readiness” level
Team members have read the OpenAgile Primer and scored 100% on the OpenAgile Readiness Knowledge Test (both available online for free at http://www.openagile.com).

Team agrees to work towards Stable (Level 3)
All the individuals on the team are aware of the requirements for the Stable level and are in verbal agreement that they would like to work on satisfying those requirements. This does not require a specific plan or timeline.