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In my work as an agile coach, I try to help teams adopt an agile mindset. The core idea is relatively simple to explain. Still, especially in the early stages, I find that most teams are mainly concerned with understanding various agile frameworks and buzzwords. Unfortunately, I also see some agile colleagues dive straight into the technicalities\u2014missing the essence of agile altogether. In this blog I aim to explain the heart of agile ways of working, without frameworks or jargon. In a language as simple as learning to ride a bike. At its core, working agile can be compared to this: our Opinity team sets off from our HQ in Rotterdam\u2026 to cycle to Paris.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Santiago Harmens” position=”Scrum Master \/ Agile Coach” image_url=”https:\/\/opinity.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20211123_145348-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”200px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/opinity.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Agilepinity-van-Nederland-naar-Parijs-fietsen.png” title_text=”Cycling agilepinity from the Netherlands to Paris” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” height=”400px” height_tablet=”400px” height_phone=”400px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” ul_font=”Roboto Mono||||||||” ul_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”16px” header_4_line_height=”1.4em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”750px” custom_margin=”||50px|” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
This is our starting point. We have one clear end goal. The challenge? We’ve never done this before. That means we can\u2019t predict all the obstacles we’ll face along the way. Paris also feels so far away that\u2014based on our current cycling experience\u2014it\u2019s difficult to give an accurate estimate of our arrival time. Our family and friends want to cheer us on at the finish line. But if we share a date now and hit the road without a plan, chances are that date will be off\u2014leading to disappointment for them and for us. That\u2019s why we break our main goal into smaller milestones and regularly update our supporters along the route.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text ul_type=”circle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” ul_font=”Poppins||||||||” ul_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.4em” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”16px” header_4_line_height=”1.4em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”1082px” custom_margin=”||50px|” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
We know our end goal: Paris. We also know we can\u2019t get there in a single day. That\u2019s why we break the journey into smaller milestones\u2014destinations we can reach in a day. It\u2019s crucial that our team chooses these next stops ourselves. After all, we know our own strengths, our bikes, and we\u2019re the ones pedaling. We don\u2019t let someone else make that call for us. After each leg, we update our supporters\u2014who grow prouder of us with every check-in. And as we approach Paris, we inform them of our expected arrival, so they can book their hotel rooms in time. That date will be more accurate than if we had only communicated once at the start (and not communicate anything in the meanwhile).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/opinity.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Evalueren-kun-je-van-leren-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Learning through reflection” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” height=”289px” height_tablet=”289px” height_phone=”289px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”15px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
At every stop, we evaluate. We assess with the team what\u2019s going well\u2014and what can be improved.
If we arrive somewhere where people speak German, we\u2019ve clearly taken the wrong route.
If we rode over rough terrain, we\u2019ll reevaluate the route to make sure future paths are smooth and paved\u2014even if it means a longer ride. We adapt our plan when things don\u2019t go as expected, like injuries or technical issues. But we also adapt when things go better than planned: our fitness improves, we get better bikes or the weather turns out to be nicer than expected. And with each day of cycling behind us, we become better at predicting what lies ahead\u2014how long a stage might take or what obstacles we might face. <\/p>\n
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What does an agile coach actually do? We don\u2019t tell colleagues how to \u201cride their bike.\u201d As specialists, they know very well how to do their jobs. What we do is help them figure out their \u201cParis\u201d: a concrete and realistic goal that delivers value to their customers. We support them in breaking down that journey into achievable stages that can be completed in a predictable time frame. Agile coaches also bring the tools and techniques to help teams evaluate and adjust their route along the way. Yes, we use frameworks\u2014but in essence agile is: working toward a shared goal by breaking it down into smaller steps, continuously reflecting and adapting along the way. <\/p>\n
As agile coaches, we don\u2019t just support teams\u2014we guide the entire organization in adopting the agile mindset. Often, strategic and tactical goals don\u2019t align with operational execution. This misalignment is one of the main reasons agile initiatives fail. At Opinity, we bring the experience and practical knowledge to help organizations understand what agile working really means. We then connect goals and collaboration across all layers\u2014strategic to operational\u2014using agile principles. Curious how we do it? Give us a call, we\u2019re happy to explain. <\/p>\n
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