Achieving Agility: Means to an End or End in Itself?

I recently spoke to a senior manager who wanted to know how “agile” his company was compared to other companies. When I asked what he’d gain from that information, he responded that then he’d know what practices the development teams needed to implement next. I’m not the only one receiving calls like this. Companies promising agility assessments are sprouting like dandelions.

How agile you are doesn’t matter. Whether you are 50 per cent agile, 90 per cent agile or agile through and through (what ever that means), doesn’t matter.
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I work with clients to build productive work environments for developing software. I don’t have one-size-fits all solutions to push; rather, I explore each situation, listen, and gather information. I recommend actions that fit my clients’ context and unique needs.

I support agile adoptions, coach managers, assess projects and organizations, facilitate retrospectives, and other important meetings for planning and learning.

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