Good VS Great Agile
Your team or your organization made the decision to adopt Agile. While that’s a solid first step, our educated guess is that while your team is technically Agile, you're not practicing GREAT Agile. But what's the difference?
Good Agile and GREAT Agile refer to the level of effectiveness and success of an organization's adoption and implementation of the Agile methodology.
Clear Goals.
Good Agile has adopted Agile methodology and follows its practices. Great Agile has fully embraced the Agile values and principles, and has a clear understanding of how Agile can help them achieve their goals.
Always Adapting.
Good Agile is checking the boxes and delivering a finished product. Great Agile is constantly inspecting, adapting, and improving weak spots.
Strong Teams.
Good Agile has teams in place with defined roles. Great Agile has teams who self-manage and collaborate well to deliver a high-quality product efficiently.
Organized Backlog.
Good Agile has a backlog that's referenced when needed. Great Agile has a backlog that's constantly being prioritized and revisited.
Ample Resources.
Good Agile has committed resources, but they may be shared across multiple projects. Great Agile ensures that there are enough dedicated resources to accomplish the work.
True Ownership.
Good Agile tends to focus on following the process, delivering work on time, and meeting project requirements. Great Agile prioritizes collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement, and is able to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to customer needs quickly. They have a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the work they deliver, and are constantly seeking ways to improve their processes and deliver even greater value to their customers.
So again, while just the act of adopting Agile is a positive step and will positively impact your organization, there’s more you can do to really maximize your Agile implementation.
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