What would you recommend starting with?
Start with the purpose: Why are we undertaking any transformation? Once the decision is made, begin by defining success criteria aligned with existing Agile principles and values.
How long can a transformation take?
The duration can range from 3 months to several years, depending on the organization’s current state, size, and the internal appetite for transformation among its members. The timeline is individual and directly correlates with achieving the metrics we jointly define with you.
How long to wait for initial results?
Results become noticeable as early as the first month.
What do we measure? How do we track progress?
We measure current value (CV), unrealized value (UV), time to market (T2M), and ability to innovate (A2I) – with a focus on quality.
Will the transformation not disrupt our business?
Our primary goal is to ensure that your business doesn’t lose control but, on the contrary, improves it. The larger the company, the more gradually we implement changes, guided by principles of safety and transparency.
And what if it doesn't work out? What does the consultant lose?
The consultant loses opportunities for a successful case, ongoing work, growth for their own consultancy, and reputation. Our goal is the success of the client, not the mere simulation of change. Our aim is an Agile-driven organization based on the principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
From experience, it can be said that if the client genuinely desires change, together we can achieve it. Moreover, all changes are implemented iteratively, and the process can be halted at any moment.
What does post-active phase support look like, and how long does it last?
Typically, it lasts from 3 to 6 months.
Will the organizational structure change?
Most likely, yes. Agile transformation advocates for work in empowered cross-functional teams, connected both processually and through a product backlog. Therefore, most clients undergo changes in organizational structure, shifting from departments to teams.
Do you assist with scaling?
Yes, absolutely. We offer work with scaling frameworks such as SAFe, Nexus, LeSS, S@S, Spotify, and also develop hybrids customized to the specific business needs of the client.
What frameworks do you apply?
We utilize Scrum, Kanban, XP, Management 3.0, as well as the aforementioned scaling frameworks.
How do we determine if Agile is suitable for our company?
Before prescribing any solutions, we conduct a diagnostic assessment and provide our evaluation/recommendations. There are strong companies to which we may decline, identifying their resistance to change or the inability to implement these changes due to internal management conflicts. Conversely, there are small and relatively weak companies with high potential and a keen desire for change, making them an excellent foundation for Agile transformation.
If we choose a specific framework, will it solve everything? What is the ideal framework for our company?
We can determine this only after a discussion, understanding the company’s size, business nature, and the management’s inclination towards specific change options.
How to prevent employee turnover during transformation? What to do with people?
There’s a golden rule. During the transformation, we don’t guarantee the preservation of roles for each employee, but we ensure they retain their place. Some individuals may be resistant to change and may naturally exit the company. On the flip side, those genuinely excited about the changes will significantly enhance their individual and team performance, offsetting the departure of personnel not aligned with their values.