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Why an Agile implementation might fail few things that you should be aware when you decide to implement Agile a presentation facilitated by Radu Davidescu
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Can Agile implementations fail? Unless facilitated by Chuck Norris, YES, Agile implementations can fail!
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Agile implementations might fail because …
! change <> transformation
! transformation is perceived differently by different team members
! formal leaders lose consistency
! informal leaders are laggards
! you are still attached and not committed to a result
! you pursue total consensus
! doing Agile <> being Agile
! you try to implement Agile
! implementations might fail
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change <> transformation Change
! change is creating a better past in the future (like cheaper, faster, easier and so on)
Transformation
! transformation is creating a new future
Change is not merely necessary to life — it is life. Alvin Toffler, in Future Shock (1970), p. 304
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• Idealists are analytical
• Sentimentalists are emotional
• Mercenaries are financialy driven
Transformation is perceived differently by
different team
members
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Formal leaders lose consistency
! in Agile adoption formal leaders switch from “command and control” and hierarchy to collaboration and flat hierarchy
! defining certain rules where “command and control” and traditional hierarchy will still apply and maintaining consistency is critical for a successful Agile implementation
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Informal leaders are laggards Laggards are the guardians of the “status quo”. When the informal leaders of the group are laggards, Agile adoption might be in great danger!
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You are still attached and not committed to a result Attached
! A strong bonding towards or with.
! A dependence, especially a strong one.
Wiktionary definitions
Committed
! Being bound emotionally/intellectually to a course of action or to another person/other persons.
! The trait of sincerity and focused purpose.
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You pursue total consensus
Recommended consensus points:
! The process was explicit, rational and fair
! I was treated well and my inputs were heard
! I can live with and I commit to the outcomes
Agile is about diversity, yet the trap of total consensus it’s there.
Everyone voice need to be heard.
Establish point of consensus.
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doing Agile <> being Agile “You are now ScrumMasters! Prepare to be frustrated!” Robin Dymond – my CST
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You try to implement Agile
! Your goal should feed your motivation
! Agile is a methodology, some even consider it a philosophy
! Scrum is a process framework
! Backlog is a tool
To make it work you need a better, brighter purpose. It should be clearly defined and embraced by the team.
Agile should be an agreed way of reaching goals, not a goal!
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Implementations might fail Sometimes, no matter how good you are, how great circumstances look, how positive conditions are, things might fail!
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A final tip! If you are going hire an Agile consultant that will present you only success stories, think about it! He might not be aware about the list discussed above.
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I know you have questions, so don’t be shy! Thank you very much for your time! Radu Davidescu @rdavidescu / tsk.ro / [email protected]