agile mindset
DESCRIPTION
Agile is actually an approach and a Mindset, whereas most people misunderstand it as a set of practices. There are umpteen examples of people implementing the Agile practices and artefacts, but are failing to get the intended positive results. This is a classic problem of ‘doing Agile’ as opposed to aiming to ‘be Agile’. The key to getting the optimal benefits is having the Agile Mindset. Mindset is abstract and hence one needs to understand it based on what is visible in behaviours, policies etc. The talk is about not only what these visible characteristics are, but also about what can be some of the enablers to move towards achieving the Agile Mindset. It has been proven that Leadership of an organization plays a key role in enabling the right Mindset, and hence this talk is meant for Leaders. This presentation was delivered at Agile Leadership Day Conference at Zurich on Nov. 6, 2013 and at Agile Kerala 2013 at Trivandrum on Nov. 29, 2013TRANSCRIPT
Observing and Enabling
The Agile Mindset
Outline
What Is Agile Mindset
Observing Agile Mindset
Agile Mindset Enablers
Q&A
What Is The Agile Mindset?
Everyone Is Following Agile
“We Are ‘Doing’ All Practices!”
“We Are ‘Doing’ All Processes!”
“Are We Getting The Intended Results?”
“NO !”
“Why ???”
“What Is Missing ?”
The AGILE MINDSET !
Definition of Mindset
A Mindset is a set of assumptions,
methods, or notations held by one or
more people or groups of people that is so
established that it creates a powerful
incentive within these people or groups to
continue to adopt or accept prior
behaviors, choices, or tools. Source: Wikipedia
Observing Agile Mindset
Agile Mindset Indicators
Teams look at Failure as
Learning Opportunity
Agile Mindset Indicators
People Are
‘Intrinsically’ Motivated
Agile Mindset Indicators
Teams welcome
Diversity of Thought
Agile Mindset Indicators
People Are having
Fun At Work
Agile Mindset Indicators
Teams Are Working at
Sustainable Pace
Agile Mindset Indicators
Teams are ready to
Embrace Change
Agile Mindset Indicators
Teams Practice
‘Brutal’ Transparency
Agile Mindset Indicators
People have Urge to
Communicate &
Collaborate
Agile Mindset Indicators
Teams Themselves
Observe Anti Patterns
Agile Mindset Indicators
People Willingly
Share Knowledge
Agile Mindset Enablers
Agile Mindset Enablers
Demonstrate Culture Change
At The ‘Top’
• Be Transparent about Challenges
• Don’t treat people as ‘resources’
• Practice ‘Servant Leadership’
Agile Mindset Enablers
Redefine Success Criteria • Focus on Value Creation
• Ask for the ‘right’ information
• Inculcate Team Level
Accountability
Agile Mindset Enablers
Encourage Continuous
Improvement • Establish System of Regular
Feedback
• Encourage Positive Disruptions
• Encourage ‘Fail Fast’
Agile Mindset Enablers
Make The Required Org.
Level Changes • Let go of CMMI
• Invest in Communication and
Collaboration Infrastructure
• Have Trust Based Policies
Agile Mindset Enablers
Address Middle Management
Insecurities
• Help bring them out in the open
• Focus on benefits of changed role
• Encourage Shadowing people who
have transitioned successfully
Questions?
Sunil Mundra
Blog:
http://suniltalksagile.wordpress.com/
Twitter:
@sunil_mundra
Thank You!