CAL-1 Leading Agile Transformations 2

Question 1

What is a common antipattern when organizations adopt Agile?

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'Cargo cult Agile' — following Agile practices without understanding the underlying values

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Conducting too many retrospectives

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Giving teams too much autonomy

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Reducing documentation too quickly

Question 2

What does a 'coalition of the willing' mean in Agile transformation strategy?

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Starting transformation with enthusiastic early adopters who model success for others

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Requiring unanimous organizational agreement before starting

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Forming a governance committee to oversee adoption

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Selecting teams by seniority

Question 3

How should Agile leaders handle executives who are skeptical of Agile transformation?

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Engage them with data, success stories, and by connecting Agile to strategic business outcomes

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Bypass them and work directly with teams

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Wait until they retire or leave

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Mandate adoption from the board level

Question 4

What is 'organizational debt' in the context of Agile transformations?

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Accumulated structural and cultural problems that impede agility over time

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Technical debt in legacy systems

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Unspent transformation budgets

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Incomplete Agile training

Question 5

What is the role of a 'transformation roadmap' in Agile change?

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A flexible, iterative guide for the transformation that is regularly reviewed and adjusted

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A fixed multi-year project plan

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A compliance document for auditors

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A training schedule for all employees

Question 6

What does it mean to 'start with why' in Agile transformation leadership?

Accepted Answer

Articulating the purpose and motivation for change before defining how to change

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Beginning transformation with process documentation

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Starting technical implementation before cultural change

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Defining the transformation budget first