Common Mistakes in Agile Adoption and Effective Solutions for Them
First things first, let’s get some of the common misconceptions out of the way.
To learn the basics of Agile, refer to Agile Development Life Cycle.
Before you start thinking, “This Agile thingy sounds good on paper, but it sure doesn’t work in the real world,” ask yourself if you have provided enough support for Agile to succeed. The basic foundation needs to be set by:
After you have laid the foundation for success, focus on some of the other areas that can lead to poor Agile adoption. I’ve mentioned a few here.
You have marching orders on completing a project in 9 months and you very well know that it requires at least 12 months. This is a big no-no in Agile. You can’t commit before planning because it leads to poor Agile adoption. In Agile, planning is influenced by several factors, such as the degree of changing and evolving requirements. Also, in Agile practices, planning is a team effort. Actually, there is a rather interesting approach to planning called Planning Poker, which you might want to implement.
For more on Agile planning considerations, refer to the SCRUM Agile Development Project Planning Considerations – Length of an Agile Iteration article.
Project objectives are typically etched in stone. Agile trumps Waterfall when requirements are vague and/or the requirements are evolving. Therefore, assuming you are using Agile to provide “agility” in development, the scope could vary. After all, not always is the solution and hence the scope known. An understanding of the iron triangle shows that cost and time can also be variables in projects that aren’t Fixed-Time, Fixed-Price (FTFP).
Agile requires you and your team to have an Agile mindset and an attitude that fosters Agile values. If you have a team with some resistance to adopting Agile, engage in a discussion. Some reasons for resistance could be related to the high-level of communication and openness required from team members in Agile environment. Whatever the reasons, they need to be addressed because without team buy-in, the project is on course for failure.
Common Mistakes in Agile Adoption and Effective Solutions for Them
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