A Guide to Agile Adaptation and Transformation

Many companies have (un)successfully gone through an agile transformation and broken the teeth of many "agile coaches". What is (not) recommended and how can this can be done in divisions such as HR, Sales, or Marketing? This is the latest best practice, called AgileSHIFT ? by Axelos. 

Another agile methodology? No. Agile transformation? Yes.

Innovation and a change of the rules by which we have operated to this day force us to be more flexible. This means using agile transformation. Why? Because you want to manage teams and, in fact, an entire company that can do the below better than the competition.

·      tailor services

·      deliver products (speed / quality)

·      respond to growing customer demands

·      In addition, in many sectors, agility is the only right response to market, customer and technology dynamics. And what's more, it is directly linked to their existence and survival in the market

AgileSHIFT has been on the market for a relatively short time. This is really not another agile methodology for IT projects like Scrum. It is a management solution for the entire organization. The methodology can be used for training, certification, but also coaching and counseling in adaptation and transformation.

AgileSHIFT = agile shift, agile transformation of the culture of the whole organization

If you follow the recommendations of AgileSHIFT "guidance" you will get a guide on the winding path of agile transformation. Not just in IT, but across the entire organization. And that is where its strength lies. Bending Scrum in the Marketing or HR department, or implementing it in Sales is not easy at all. In addition, this would create an obstacle to a successful agile transformation.

The principles and processes of AgileSHIFT help change your mindset and develop agile techniques where traditional and conventional ways are still being used. 

In addition, a managerial simulation, such as Grab@Pizza, can help you here. On the story of a company similar to Dámejídlo.cz. Why? This is the best way to improve the synergy between IT and business!

What is agile?

Even before we look at what AgileSHIFT brings, let’s have a look at what it actually is: an agile methodology.

Quite simply, it is a combination of best practices and a variety of techniques used in product and service development (especially software development) in which agile has its roots.

However, over the years of its existence, it has settled in other activities and divisions, such as Marketing, Sales, HR, etc. It practically does not matter what agile methodology you choose. They all have their principles, values and principles enshrined in a document called the Agile Manifesto.

Agile methodologies are very popular and they are used in various environments. They apply various agile techniques. And every second project team is agile. Although not all problems can be solved with the help of agile and many companies do not apply it correctly, the use of these principles still significantly contributes to the fulfillment of project goals.

And with each new experience and another project, the quality of agile projects increases. The biggest problem is still the creation of "isolated" agile teams that do not have support within the entire organization.

What are the benefits of AgileSHIFT?

AgileSHIFT provides guidance and training (including the possibility of certification) for those interested in effectively implementing transformational changes in organizations. Everyone can get acquainted with the best-practices approach, including the necessary knowledge, procedures, roles and principles.

AgileSHIFT is a simple and customizable framework that can be applied in any environment. Successful transformation cannot be ensured in one department or in one area (e.g. project management). A comprehensive view is needed for a successful transformation of an organization. And the methodology is definitely not missing this.

AgileSHIFT is a useful and structured tool for leaders in organizational change who want to prepare organizations for survival in dynamic markets full of unexpected changes.

AgileSHIFT does not compete with Scrum. Rather, its overlap complements Scrum perfectly.

AgileSHIFT is intended for organizations that need to make a transformational change (approach, internal culture, behavior) and are interested in "rebuilding" the traditional approach to a dynamic, agile approach.

This cannot be approached in isolation and, for example, by implementing agile project management frameworks (e.g. SCRUM). One well-functioning but isolated team is no guarantee of a successful transformation.

The transformation needs to be approached comprehensively and it is necessary to involve the entire organization. And it is not enough to transform IT, business, marketing, HR, etc. in isolation. An effective "agile shift" (AgileSHIFT) requires will and mutual cooperation within the entire organization.

An agile shift requires the involvement of all stakeholders, mutual support and cooperation. Transformation is typically associated with a change in established "traditional" or, if you prefer, “conventional” management practices.

AgileSHIFT is designed for any organization and can be successfully used throughout the organization, regardless of department or role. This framework is intended for those who are looking for guidance for change that is business-oriented and aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the organization.

AgileSHIFT vs SCRUM Master

AgileSHIFT is an agile methodology designed specifically for non-IT roles and agile shift of the entire organization. Its goal is top management, not SCRUM Masters, Product Owners and Developers.

You have a number of responsibilities as a SCRUM Master or Agile Coach. At the same time, transformation requires a completely different approach to evangelization in different departments, and with it a different way of internal education. AgileSHIFT gives all those who are not standard agile roles the tools they need for their own work.

AgileSHIFT brings agility and the principles of this modern way of management to HR, Marketing, Sales, as well as Team Leaders and other senior managers. The methodology will provide you with best practices for the agile transformation of the entire organization.

Get your AgileSHIFT certification!

Have you also heard about the latest AgileSHIFT guideline and are you wondering how it differs from others such as SCRUM or Kanban and others? In addition, there are a number of other methodologies and frameworks that have the word "agile" in their name. So the question is, what's the point and do we need AgileSHIFT at all?

Come and get the international AgileSHIFT certification. The AgileSHIFT course is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the approach to agile transformations. The course also includes a certification exam, thanks to which successful candidates have the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognized certificate.

AgileSHIFT course and certification 

Which companies use agile principles and techniques?

Randomly chosen: IBM, Google, Spotify, 3M, Microsoft, Apple, Citibank .. Virtually all Fortune 500 companies cannot do without agile methodology. Among the domestic ones, we can definitely mention, for example Jobs.cz, Seznam.cz, Raiffeisen Bank and others. Today, it is more of a question what company has not yet used or is not testing agile technology. The companies test these techniques on simulations because it allows them to test a chosen strategy in a simulated environment and then modify, streamline and implement it. You can come and see for yourself that you can save millions of dollars by investing in a 1-day simulation here.