Digital Transformation: Agile Ways of Working
When transitioning to Agile working methods, organisations must plan carefully – beyond just declaring “we’re doing Agile now”. Effective leadership, communication, and a cultural shift across both IT and non-IT teams are essential for success. The pressure created by COVID-19 highlighted that organisations with embedded Agile practices responded more quickly and effectively to challenges like mass remote working. To future-proof, companies should adopt Agile practices beyond IT, enhancing their ability to react swiftly to market changes and external threats, ultimately increasing resilience, speed, and efficiency.
McKinsey has reported that organisations with deeply integrated Agile practices managed the impact of COVID-19 more effectively, thanks to faster decision-making processes. In contrast, less Agile organisations may struggle to cope with future economic uncertainties as economies begin to reopen. Companies facing revenue declines need to address costs, speed, and resilience quickly to avoid collapse. Adopting Agile organisation-wide will improve responsiveness to external pressures and future pandemics, offering a strategic advantage.
Organisations now have the chance to reimagine their operating models. Agile approaches allow businesses to address backlogs, manage rapid change, and emphasise continuous improvement. Agile also prioritises business value and stakeholder engagement, which will be vital in post-COVID operations. The ability to adapt to unpredictable changes will determine the success or failure of many organisations.
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