Step-by-Step Guide to Leading a Large-Scale Agile Transformation

A few years ago everyone wanted to know how to convince their executives to go agile. Today, executives are asking their teams how they'll make the transformation. We have made significant progress changing the hearts and minds of senior leadership, but executives now demand a greater level of assurance that the plan is actually going to work. Executives are tired of being told to trust the team and that everything will be okay. Executives want to know how agile is going to help make things better. Mike Cottmeyer begins by discussing the elements of an agile transformation business case and how to identify a meaningful value proposition for change. Next, he considers how to assess the organization and build an agile transformation strategy and roadmap that encourage an iterative and incremental approach to change. Finally, Mike explores the metrics and controls that help you know if you're on the right track. Explore the change management and engagement techniques necessary to make sure you are building meaningful organizational support as you engage the enterprise.