In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate transformation, the temptation to reinvent the wheel is a common pitfall. As agile coach, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and triumphs of guiding large organizations through transformative journeys. The year 2024 has been no exception, with hashtags like "agile is dead" or "devops is dead" echoing across social media platforms, reflecting both skepticism and the need for evolution in these needs to survive the market challenges.
Transformations in large companies are not mere projects; they are journeys that require time, patience, and strategic planning. The notion of starting small and scaling gradually is a good practice that cannot be overstated. It allows organizations to test, learn, and adapt without the overwhelming pressure of immediate large-scale change. This approach not only mitigates risks but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
This is a recurring Bug I see around debugging a transformation... prevent it set some automated test to prevent the full company roll out!
Another the most common bug in transformation implementation is the superficial relabeling of roles without a genuine shift in responsibilities and mindset. This can lead to confusion, resistance, and ultimately, failure to achieve the desired outcomes. True transformation requires a deep understanding of the roles and their evolution in the context of new methodologies and practices.
Also in this case a simple automated test to prevent it's asking every time you get a strange request: ok this is the new role and ne way of working but how did you ask it before the transformation? and with which role?
Large-scale transformations necessitate a reevaluation of traditional budget management and customer interaction models. The rigidity of conventional contracting is often at odds with the dynamic nature of agile and DevOps practices. Organizations must embrace flexible budgeting and collaborative customer engagement to align with the iterative and responsive nature of these methodologies.
One automated test for this is: how many new type of contract are you opening? How are you changing the ongoing contracts?
#LessonLearned
Transformation is a journey that begins with the guidance of experienced agile coaches but can only succeed by listening to internal voices and accepting that the destination may differ from the board initial vision. It is a path of discovery, adaptation, and growth, where the end goal is not a fixed point but a continuous evolution towards greater efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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