Agile Transformation
What is Agile Transformation?
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Agile transformation is the process of transitioning an entire organization into an agile approach, where the end result leads to cross-functional or self- organizing teams. The focus will be on customer satisfaction, reduction in processes and increased levels of internal communication and information sharing.
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Agile transformation enables organizations to be more reactive, do more with less, and better serve the interests of their customers.
Phase 1 – Discovery
Your transformation starts with the Discovery phase. The first step is to perform an internal health and sanity check:
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Update the organizational chart to be accurate
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Identify current business processes: directional flow of information, interdependencies and common bottlenecks
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Identify ongoing business initiatives and KPIs
Phase 2 – Transfom
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Redesign Organization structure
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Be sensitive to positions that might no longer be relevant or applicable in an agile environment
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Small teams are established that possess the cross-functional skills to self-organize and solve problems proactively.
Phase 3 – Normalize
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Hire pr train In House Agile Coaches- He/she will enforce the principles and processes, ensuring that everyone understands why those changes were made, when they are supposed to happen, and what results are expected.
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Adopt tools like JIRA and Confluence which will manage development work, and progress in a highly visible and collaborative way that reflect the Agile principles.
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Introduce retrospective meetings to reflect on what I going well and what can be improved as a team