Transforming Adversities into Agility with Jeff Anderson

Jeff's story is a true example of bringing Agile to life. As a software engineer, he lost the use of his hands, which took a strong emotional toll on him. Yet, his resilience, courage, and agility enabled him to thrive.
Here are the 5 key takeaways for those skeptical about investing this time.
1. Forget Agile Transformations
When companies start with Agile transformations, they will probably fail because this misses the mark.
Start with the ultimate objective and use Agile practices to get there.
Agile isn’t the goal but the means to it.
2. It’s Not About the Team
Too many “Agile” implementations focus on teams, which inevitably leads companies to do more of the same with different labels.
Start with the organizational structure, like objectives, roadmaps, and accountabilities. After that, the teams will follow naturally.
3. Leadership Misconceptions
Leadership cannot outsource “Agile implementation” because nothing will change without their genuine commitment.
Leadership can benefit from support. Yet, they’re the central part of enabling agility.
4. From Fired to Unforeseen Opportunities
After years in the consultancy world, Jeff got fired. Yet, that was the push he needed to found his company, which is a successful Agile boutique with 30+ contributors.
5. Organizational Agility
Agile requires adaptability, which means teams should relate to desired outcomes instead of defining strict teams that will remain unchangeable.
Without flexibility, teams will end up coordinating tasks instead of collaborating.
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