Responding to Change Over Following a Plan – The Agile Approach 🚀
Did you ever end up in meetings discussing how to get back on ‘plan’, realising the ‘plan’ might not deliver the benefits the customer truly needs? 💡
In the Agile world, we tackle this head-on.
Traditionally, plans were viewed as static, predetermined roadmaps that outlined a project’s path from start to finish with little room for deviation. This rigid approach often led to meetings dedicated to adherence to the plan rather than fostering innovative solutions or adapting to evolving needs.🔄
Moreover, while ticking the boxes on paper, these plans didn’t always align with dynamic customer needs, leading to delivered outcomes that were per the ‘plan’, but not necessarily what the customer needed or desired.🎯
The Agile Manifesto addresses this by prioritising adaptability and customer collaboration over strict adherence to a plan. This approach allows for continual realignment with the customer’s evolving needs and the dynamic business environment.🌐
The Agile Manifesto speaks directly to this issue – it’s not just about the ‘plan’.
Here are a few important points to keep in mind:
✔️ It’s about continuously planning, thinking, and preparing for the dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape.
✔️ Agility means understanding that the initial approach might need adjusting.
✔️ It’s about valuing planning activity but prioritising adaptability and responding to change.
✔️ As we learn and grow, this adaptability is vital.
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