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Why do we plan agile transformations as waterfall projects?
Matthias Orgler, M.Sc.
Engineer, founder, and organizational advisor
Why do we plan agile transformations as waterfall projects?
It sounds hilarious, yet I‘ve seen it over and over again: Agile transformations are planned as a project with big upfront planning and a strict timeframe.
We need to understand:
? An Agile transformation is NOT about implementing frameworks!
‼️ Implementing agile frameworks will NOT make you agile
And while implementing a framework could be done in a waterfall way, transforming a company into an agile company cannot.
An agile transformation is a complex problem. As agile coaches we know how to tackle complex problems: with an agile approach!
So please stop attempting agile transformations in a waterfall way!
Approach an agile transformation in an agile way.