Agility in Managing Projects
Puneet Bakshi - PMP?,SAFe? 6,CSM?
Director - Delivery || IIM-Bangalore || Ex-Infosys
In today's fast paced world of software development and project management, the Agile methodology has emerged as a transformative force.
At its core, Agile is a set of guiding principles that lay emphasis on delivering a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) quickly and then iterating it based on continuous feedback.
A quick reckoner on how to kick start your journey to adopting Agile :
1. Learn Agile Principles and Practices: Familiarize yourself with the popular Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban etc.
2. Implement Agile principles in your own projects: First gain an understanding of your organizations' culture and accordingly decide the best Agile framework that fits in. This firsthand experience will give you practical insights into the benefits and challenges of Agile.
3. Connect with Agile practitioners and communities: Attend Agile meetups, conferences, and online forums to share experiences and learn from others.
4. Lead by Example: Demonstrate Agile values and practices in your own work. Show how Agile can lead to better collaboration, faster delivery, and higher-quality outcomes.
5. Create Success Stories: Document and share success stories and case studies from teams that have successfully adopted Agile. Highlight the positive impact on projects and outcomes.
We shall remember that Agile implementation has to be an ongoing process. Stay open to feedback and adapt your approach based on the organizational needs.
For sure, with time, the success will knock the doors !!