The End is Nigh! Signs of Transformation Apocalypse
How can an Agile Coach figure out when an Agile “Transformation” is going wrong? Are there signs that they might see, heed, and take action upon? Of course, there are!
Hindsight is 20/20, but in the moment, these warning signs can be hard to see. Let’s explore some of the more common, and frightening, warning signs that your Agile “Transformation” might be exhibiting. We will discuss transformation provider types, frameworks, keywords, and other anti-patterns that might be signs that THE END IS NIGH.
This session will review common themes and help familiarize you with the warning signs. Armed with this new knowledge, you will be able to plan as appropriate, to help navigate your organization through potential impending doom.
Outline/Structure of the Talk
2' - Introduction
35’ – Review the warning signs
The Iron Triangle Transformation
The “Agency” provider
The “Large Consultancy” provider
Frameworks that are “Cool”
Keywords “Squad” “Tribe” “Guild”
Keyword “Spotify”
Frameworks that are “Enterprise”
Keyword “Train”
Keyword “SAFe”
A mass redundancy or layoff
Secrecy
Coach isolation
A Scrum “Transformation” team
A Waterfall Agile “Transformation”
A traditional PM on the “Transformation” team
Keyword “Transformation”
Gantt chart
“Transformation” reports
Risks, escalations, warnings are ignored
What happens next?
3' - Conclusion
Remainder of total timebox (45') - Q&A, approx 5’
Learning Outcome
Attendees will learn that Agile Transformations have some consistent warning sign themes.
Attendees will learn to identify common warning signs.
Attendees will learn what happens after warning signs are escalated.
Target Audience
Agile Executives, Agile Sponsors, Agile Coaches
Prerequisites for Attendees
None
Video
Links
Relevance to Track:
As Agile change agents, Agile Coaches are on the front lines of many Agile “Transformation” programs. These warning signs are indicators that the “Transformation” could be at risk. By being familiar with these signs, an Agile Coach can assess the health of the Agile “Transformation” and take appropriate strategic action.
Sample Presentation Videos:
https://youtu.be/i4ewZ3xvhi8- Agile NZ 2017
https://www.youtube.com/user/ConstruxSoftware/videos- Construx
http://www.uxaustralia.com.au/conferences/uxaustralia-2016/presentation/value-story/- UX Australia 2016
https://youtu.be/J6cMUrI2Lqk- Regional Scrum Gathering India 2017
https://youtu.be/_71MvT1muKc– Agile India 2019
Presentation history of this session:
Agile India 2019
Alex's conference and presentation history:
Agile Open Northwest 2012 - Session Leader
Übermind ÜnConference 2012 - Session Leader
MobileUXCamp Seattle 2012 - Session Leader
Seattle Kaizen Camp 2012 - Session Leader
MAQCon 2012 - Cofounder
MobileUXCamp Seattle 2013 - Session Leader
Seattle Kaizen Camp 2013 - Session Leader
MobileUXCamp Seattle 2014 - Session Leader
Seattle Kaizen Camp 2014 - Session Leader
Construx Software Executive Summit 2014 - Facilitator
Shell Developers Summit 2015 - Keynote Speaker
Scrum Coaching Retreat Seattle 2015 - Volunteer Team
Un:Conference Canberra 2016 - Session Leader
Agile2016 - Volunteer Team
UX Australia 2016 - Speaker, Reviewer
Agile Coach Camp Sydney 2016 - Session Leader
Agile Tour Sydney 2016 - Facilitator
StartCon 2016 - Pitch Competitor
Global Scrum Gathering San Diego 2017 - Reviewer
Global Scrum Gathering Singapore 2017 - Speaker (Rating = 4.5/5)
Agile Coach Camp Sydney 2017 - Session Leader
Scrum Gathering India 2017 - Speaker, Facilitator, Coaches' Clinic
Lean Agile Systems Thinking Canberra 2017 - Organizer, Speaker (Rating = 5/5)
Lean Agile Systems Thinking Melbourne 2017 - Speaker (Rating = 5/5), Facilitator (Rating = 4.4/5)
Lean Agile Systems Thinking Sydney 2017 - Speaker
Scrum Gathering Melbourne 2017 - Speaker (Rating = 2nd highest session at conference), Coaches' Clinic
AgileNZ 2017 - Speaker
Scrum Gathering South Africa 2017 - Speaker
Business and Enterprise Agility Conference India 2017 - Speaker
Business Agility Conference NYC 2018 - Facilitator
1st Conference Melbourne 2018 - Facilitator
Lean Agile Systems Thinking Sydney 2018 - Speaker
Agile Impact Jakarta 2018 - Speaker, Workshop Facilitator
Business Agility Conference Sydney 2018 - Reviewer, Chief Facilitator, Organizer
Global Scrum Gathering Austin 2019 - Reviewer
XP 2019 Montreal - Industry and Practice Co-Chair
XP 2018 Porto
Lean Agile Systems Thinking Melbourne 2018
Agile2018 San Diego - Speaker
Regional Scrum Gathering Sydney 2018 - Speaker, Coaches' Clinic
Agile Tauranga 2018 - Speaker, Workshop Facilitator
Regional Scrum Gathering South Africa 2018 - Speaker
Agile Impact Jakarta 2018 - Speaker, Workshop Facilitator
Business Agility Conference Sydney 2018 - Reviewer, Chief Facilitator, Organizer
Global Scrum Gathering Austin 2019 - Reviewer
Business Agility Conference Sydney 2019 - Reviewer, Chief Facilitator, Organizer
Agile Australia 2019 - Reviewer
Mile High Denver 2019 - Upcoming
Scrum Coaching Retreat Kuala Lumpur 2019 - Organizer, Advisor
Scrum Coaching Retreat Sydney 2019 - Organizer, Advisor
XP 2019 Montreal - Industry and Practice Co-Chair
Speaking References:
Jeremie Benazra - [email protected]
Simon Bennett - [email protected]
Steve McConnell - [email protected]
Damian Troselj - [email protected]
Ed Wong - [email protected]
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