No matter the industry you’re in, #Agile is likely to become a bigger part of what you do in the near future. So, to get yourself prepared, here are 6 things you can do now to start embracing the Agile mindset.
What is Business Agility? Business agility is a management approach that empowers organizations to develop, succeed, and prosper by responding quickly to changes and opportunities with innovative and streamlined processes. Agile originated in IT, where organizations use it to break big projects into smaller chunks, ensuring faster and more sustainable software delivery. Slowly, it gained popularity outside of IT, particularly in marketing where the same principles have been adapted to fit the needs of that field. Now, there’s a trend of Agile spreading to adjacent departments such as sales, finance, and HR. The 5th State of Agile Marketing Report reveals that 33% of sales teams use Agile practices, followed by 20% in finance, and 16% in HR. This is driven by a key fact uncovered in the same report: Agile teams overwhelmingly prefer working with other Agile teams. In other words, the more Agile the organization, the merrier the teams within it. Agility empowers individuals, teams, and companies to innovate, experiment, satisfy customers’ changing needs, and adapt to market shifts. As a result, organizations can stay competitive and relevant by streamlining their processes, emphasizing frequent delivery using fewer resources, being adaptive, and focusing on the value they provide. How to Have a Successful Business Agility Transformation? No matter the industry you’re in, Agile is likely to become a bigger part of what you do in the near future. So, to get yourself prepared, here are six things you can do now to start embracing the Agile mindset. 1. Create Self-Organizing Teams 2. Flatten the Hierarchy 3. Build a Queue 4. Visualize the Work 5. Limit Work in Progress 6. Establish a culture of continuous improvement