Agile is a widely adopted and highly effective approach to software development and project management in the IT environment. It has gained popularity for several reasons, and its principles and practices have proven to be beneficial for many organizations.
Agile may not deliver the expected speed if several factors are hindering its effectiveness including:
1. Dysfunctional teams
2. Lack of structure
3. Unclear rules of engagement
4. High turnover in teams
5. Ongoing disagreements over the definition of agile
6. Absence of a clear system to track and monitor work
7. Inefficient communication channels
8. Frequent team restructuring
9. Inflexible governance
10. Misalignment of people with their roles
11. Poorly laid foundations
Talking about agile as a fast approach becomes unjustified when grappling with these issues and then blaming its ineffectiveness.
To truly harness speed, it's essential to ensure that everyone is well-informed about our destination, the planned route to get there, the means of achieving it, and how relevant stakeholders are involved. We should also be prepared to handle obstacles and adapt to changes along the way. Above all, flexibility in decision-making is crucial.
Agile can be fast, when done right!
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