AGILE AUTHORITY BLOG

Leaders considering an Agile transformation should reach deep and examine their motives. They should also embark upon this journey with eyes wide open, understanding what they themselves must be willing to do to lead the charge. Let’s start with a gut-check list for leaders considering an Agile transformation: Am I willing to realign people to the flow of value? Am I willing to dedicate a few [...]

For those of you considering an Agile transformation, here is my advice on your #1 consideration. Ask yourself this question: “Is my organization willing to align to value with cross-functional teams?” The question is about your willingness to realign your organization to value. In my opinion, all other considerations are secondary and pale in comparison to this one. Let’s unpack the question a bit. Alignment [...]

When it comes to seeking help for an Agile transformation, there are Agile Coaches and there are Framework Implementors. If you are considering launching an Agile transformation, you need to understand the difference. Start by asking a potential Agile Coach this question: “How would you engage with us to kick off our Agile transformation?” Real Agile Coach A real Agile Coach will answer the above [...]

As an IT or business leader starting an Agile transformation, the enormity of it can appear quite daunting. The cost can be significant. The risks are real. What if it goes on forever with no real impact to the bottom line? How do I ensure it sticks? These are all valid questions and concerns for a leader about to kick off their Agile transformation. Lead [...]

Due to their centralized nature, Shared Service teams have special considerations and needs that Agile coaches should be aware of. This article discusses four focus areas for when coaching Shared Services. Shared Services teams are typically inundated with a large amount of requests. It is not uncommon to see the service demand much higher than the available capacity of the team. To make matters worse, [...]