Adopting Agile Across Borders: A Guide to Navigating Cultural Complexity in Agile Teams and Organizations

Part IVEurope

Europe

Culturally rich, with a multitude of countries in a relatively small geographical area when compared to other continents, agility is well established in many of the Northern and Central countries of Europe.

Many of the countries of the continent are in the fortunate position of having strong economies and high standards of living. Incomes and wealth are generally high compared to most other parts of the world. European brands are known the world over. Decades-old, even centuries-old, organizations have an accumulation of wealth and success.

The main barrier to Agile adoption in many cases could therefore be complacency. True Agile companies can be found in small start-ups, but these are easily swallowed up or swatted aside. Many ...