Agile Transformation - Reality - Misconception
Vivek Garg
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Vivek Garg
LinkedIn Top Voice Agile-Scrum | Transformation Coach | AI learner | SPC, KMP & PMP | Agile Delivery Expert | Product Management | RTE | Ex- Db, Ex-HCL,TCS | Blogger | Helping business & IT in digital transformation
What I see - "Agile Adoption" - is about Tools, Roles & Practices with old methods/mindset agile is practiced
- Product Vision is not shared
- Continuous Micromanagement
- Command & Control mindset
We were violating the two agile principles here:
1) Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.
2) The best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from self-organized teams.
Team members had misconceptions about agile & had no awareness of project goals/reasons behind agile adoption.
- Team only think Agile is about Meetings & Ceremonies
- But not Agile Mindset and Team Collaboration
- Agile is means to complete more & more requirements/stories ASAP
- PO / SM assigns stories during iteration planning & team in reality don't commit anything.
- Running Daily Stand-up Meetings that devote into status updates
- Whole focus on implementing Agile Practices
Agile Transformation
It is about changing the Culture, reflected by change in Values, Behavior & mindset
- Empowering People to make decisions
- Delivering what team commits during iteration planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Extremely clear product vision
- Teaching new ways or working together
Focus less on implementing practices but more on shifting mindset/culture by change in values, behavior & mindset