The words \u2026 We are undertaking a transformation<\/a> (Agile<\/a> or Digital<\/a>) <\/strong>often results in initial feelings of fear and worry as to \u201cWhat does that mean for me\u2026.\u00a0 doing a transformation<\/a>???\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is, though, the first step in making a commitment<\/strong> and then the changes <\/strong>required to transform and evolve\u00a0 into something new. From a caterpillar to a butterfly or from an unfit person to a marathon finisher.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So let’s start with a couple of MUST HAVE\u2019s<\/strong> that need to be in place before we can start changing and genuinely transforming the way we work.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u201c..Doing Agile for the sake of apparently doing it – is absolutely not enough..\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There needs to be a vision for WHY we are making any change in a business.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Changing anything in a working organisation (system) typically requires some additional effort, energy and expenditure, and this should never be entered into without sufficient consideration of the benefits and challenges. Few of us personally like the idea of change unless we know Why, or it’s really clear what the benefits are first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So what..<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2026is your Vision for making the change\u2026 what is the \u201cburning platform\u201d for change?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Typically I focus on what\u2019s not working and needs to change from a business perspective that will enable the business to be more successful*. <\/strong>(footnote below<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is far easier for the people you wish to take on the change journey to see a WIIFM when the success and therefore the vision of the company is defined in terms that are more relatable, than just profit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So back to what isn\u2019t working\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Do any of these challenges sound familiar to you?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before doing anything – understand the burning platform<\/strong> for instigating any change and imagine how it might look and be in 12 months – be absolutely clear on why<\/strong> we need to change things around here first. Obtain data and evidence to provide proof.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Also imagine what it might be like in 6 months and 12 months\u2026 if things don\u2019t change – where will you and the business be then? Can you and the business tolerate that option? If the answer is yes, then this change is not the burning platform.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Agile ways of working<\/strong> are the enabler of the vision, but they should never be the vision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The outcome of step 1. Is a vision for change, the why, the benefits and the impact if we don\u2019t. Without this, there will be no butterfly or fit person to complete a first marathon, and no reason for starting to make any form of change.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n THEN<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Be clear who is the leader and owner of this change – <\/strong>they are the ultimate Vision owner and they will need to lead in evolutionary ways they perhaps haven\u2019t before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There are a couple of characteristics that this leader will require, to be successful in leading the change and in adoption of Agile ways of working<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ekipa.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Adopting-Agile-Ways-of-Working-1024x876-1.png\")
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