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Want to do an Agile Transformation? Don’t. Focus on Flow, Quality, Happiness, Safety and Value

Steering away from the Agile Industrial Complex by identifying negative anti-patterns and adopting healthy patterns.

Jonathan Smart

Jul 21, 2018 • 7 min read

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Agile Adoption

Enterprise Adaptability

Agile Techniques

Anti-Pattern

Analyzing Patterns

Summary

Have you ever asked yourself why most Agile transformations fail in organizations? Even after a successful start of the journey to change from a planned approach system to an Agile setting, a couple of organizations don't make it to the finish line. This is a result of countless setbacks that spur amid the transition. But where do they really go wrong? The article explains anti-patterns leveraged by leaders to implement change that trigger fear and resistance in the employees and in the end hinder the whole transformation process. You will also learn some of the patterns like motivating your employees that shed light on successful transformations.

Takeaways

Agile transformations should not be implemented in a mandatory approach
It's essential for organizations to understand WHY they need a change and know HOW to approach it prior to making the transition. This helps put off anti-patterns like resistance to change by the employees.
Leaders should consider what motivates employees and value them as well during a transformation to mitigate anti-patterns.