8 The Agile organization
“Great achievement appears to be inadequate, yet its use is never exhausted.
Great fullness appears to be void, yet its use is boundless. Lao Tzu”
8.1 Agile beyond IT
Many Agile initiatives have started in IT and cover projects and programmes where IT plays a significant part. As these are seen to be successful in organizations, some of the principles start to permeate the organization and Agile techniques start to be used in many different areas. At the centre of Agile is the principle of personal accountability, responsibility and empowerment.
Empowered teams can be used for solving any problem or creating innovation. This can change how areas of an organization operate as people start to find ways to improve existing ...
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