These days, organizations want the ability to respond rapidly to an ever-changing business environment. Some organizations have heard that adopting Agile methods provides quick project turnaround. Not all organizations, however, know how to make Agile projects successful. When considering the adoption of an Agile framework such as scrum, some wonder how to apply it to “real life.” If your organization wants to take advantage of Agile but is having difficulty applying the principles, you may be wondering whether your company is ready for Agile. How can you be sure? The answer is by taking a seven-question organizational readiness self-assessment to see if Agile/scrum is right for your organization. The questions on the self-assessment can be used to begin conversations, so that important issues are raised and resolved, ensuring a successful conversion to Agile.
Specifically, this paper:
Describes why organizations need agility
Describes the common mistakes made in Agile adoption
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