What is Agile Transformation? -A two minute elevator pitch
Agile and transformation are two most popularly used words in the last two decades ever since the introduction of the Agile manifesto way back in 2001. So where do we start…
It reminds me of a book written by Bill Hogan
How to eat an elephant?
So, Let’s break this down into smaller units ..
What does Agile mean ?
Agile Manifesto talks about 4 values and 12 principles. Summarizing it
Getting your customer involved early and at a constant interval
Cross functional team collaboration
Continuously delivering business value in alignment with Organizational goals
Embracing and responding to change -Adaptability
Short incremental & iterative delivery cadence with customer feedback
Mutual respect towards colleagues — showing EMPATHY
Transparency among colleagues and that of progress to various stakeholders
Measure ,Reflect and Improve often
Imagine Leonardo Da Vinci painted Mona Lisa the Agile way …
What does Transformation mean ?
We humans have continuously evolved over centuries . Have we ever wondered why ? SURVIVAL !! This will not stop here , we will continue to evolve. Same applies to organizations. They are in a constant state of CHANGE. The moment they stop, they will be set aside by a competitor .
Agile transformation is about using Agile principles & values to guide your transformational needs. Transformation happens at various levels but would see a higher level of success if its a TOP -DOWN approach.
