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IMPLEMENTING AGILE: CREATING AN AGILE ENVIRONMENT

4.1 START WITH AN AGILE MINDSET

Managing a project using an agile approach requires that the project team adopt an agile mindset. The answers to the following questions will help to develop an implementation strategy:

  • How can the project team act in an agile manner?
  • What can the team deliver quickly and obtain early feedback to benefit the next delivery cycle?
  • How can the team act in a transparent manner?
  • What work can be avoided in order to focus on high-priority items?
  • How can a servant-leadership approach benefit the achievement of the team's goals?

4.2 SERVANT LEADERSHIP EMPOWERS THE TEAM

Agile approaches emphasize servant leadership as a way to empower teams. Servant leadership is the ...

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