A logical mind will need a rational and scientific explanation to accept arguments and new thoughts. The best way to explain why a new approach works is to support that with scientific theories and reference scientific studies supported by examples.

During initial transformation phases Agile Consultants and Agile Coaches often face challenges due to resistance from team members and stakeholders with new ways of thinking and working. Another challenge after initial acceptance is that teams follow Agile practices thoughtlessly just because they are told to do so and fail to adapt and evolve. Many practitioners face this challenge during their endeavor to build a self organised Agile team.

This talk is aimed to give logical and scientific reasoning to Agile practices referencing scientific studies and examples. Agile coaches and Scrum Masters/Iteration Managers can use these findings to convince the skeptical minds and help teams to understand why certain practices and useful.

The conference talk findings will be a good starting point for new transformation initiatives to reduce resistance to change or to strengthen the beliefs within an existing Agile team.