Agile Transformation begins with leadership - If employees see leaders driving the change, they will most certainly support - TMC
Challenge
Consumer demands and needs in today's business environment and digital age Software and hardware development are driven by Meeting consumer needs, obtaining fast feedback, and releasing what the customer needs are essential to beating the competition.
CIOs, CTOs, or business owners should no longer plan and budget annually for product delivery in the next six months. More often than not, businesses tend to have extended plans with annual or six-monthly budgetary plans. The idea that we must deliver on time to the market makes it critical that if we fail to deliver as promised, existing customers will go elsewhere if the company acts slowly to give the market what it needs.
TMC have experienced projects where requirements were provided upfront, and after six months or at a show and tell, the customer discovers that the feature asked was different from what was delivered. This situation not only cost the business but also reduced the morale of the development team, and a sudden infighting spread throughout the organisation.
Solution
We use Agile practices to accelerate software & hardware development and respond rapidly to changes in demand through a fast feedback loop.
We deploy the following approaches to lead effective change:
- Agile Transformation through Systems Thinking
- The Lean Enterprise using Integral Agile
- Transformation with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Integral Agile
- Agile Leaders
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Agile Lifecycle Management Tool
We utilise these approaches based on our client's current environment, e.g., a specific approach may not suit certain clients. We Engage, Assess and Recommend an approach to help our Clients.
Agile Transformation through Systems Thinking
Many Organisations no longer see the benefit of Agile Transformation because what seemed like an excellent idea initially driven by management no longer has a place among the teams or team of teams. To some leaders, Agile is not working.
We have the perfect solution for leaders to see Agile and do Agile Transformation differently. Our consultants help you take an integral/systems approach to Agile Transformation.
TMC appreciates that Agile transformation can be a challenge no matter the Agile maturity at your organisation. At TMC, we offer solutions and resources to help you compete and become more Agile in your delivery. We want every organisation we work with to succeed, so our consultants prefer a hands-on approach to engagements. We support your organisation by bringing with us the latest body of knowledge in the Agile software development space and share all the best practices with your organisation to ensure that you do not just bring out the best in your people but also 'wow' your customers with how fast you release products and services to customer's specification.
The Lean Enterprise using Integral Agile
Ken Wilber, an American philosopher and a researcher of multiple schools of thought, developed the integral framework. The term "Integral" Is rooted in the stance that one perspective can not be taken as the outcome of an analysis. Instead, multiple perspectives are taken to arrive at a stance that drives Innovation and accelerates digital transformation.
If leaders are to disrupt their Industry, they must adopt a new way of being - a new way of thinking - this is the Integral approach.
With the complexity and the multi-layer of systems, various agile methodologies out In the market, agile practices and principles and most importantly, the variations of approaches that organisations may use to achieve Agility, It is no surprise that a new way of thinking is needed to accelerate.
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Agile TMC consultants are well-skilled and equipped to launch Agile Release Trains and successfully implement the SAFe Framework. Our SAFe Practice status means we are validated to implement SAFe at all levels. We will tailor the framework to suit your operations, boast your transformation efforts, and signpost to horizontal and vertical development lines that enable people to accelerate.
TMC Consultants are experienced with SAFe and are validated to teach SAFe courses to support the Agile Transformation journey. We understand that various organisational contexts may require different approaches and training. We will help you choose the appropriate training partners and support your growth.
Couple SAFe and Integral Agile
Digital transformation at the enterprise level requires that organisations take a systemic view of the delivery of products and services to succeed in their digital transformation efforts.
For Organisations where one or more of the following currently exist, then SAFe and Integral Agile complement each other well to support digital transformations.
- Employee engagement and morale are low
- Misalignment between people's values & Agile values
- There's a lack of visibility, transparency, autonomy and accountability
- The current culture does not support an Agile culture way of being
- Are their visible behaviours and actions being modelled by the culture that stops progress
- Transactional-orientated relationships are prevalent
- Systems and sub-system silos are evident
Organisations that Implement SAFe without the full support of a partner with capabilities that enable the organisations to go deeper Into the "human technology" of leadership and culture are often missing the "Inner picture": self-identity, perspectives of the Agile Transformation or why the Agile Transformation was needed and a true sense of 'shared' value and relationships In teams and the organisation.
Partner with TMC Consultants for the full support that enables a system-driven Transformation.
Agile Leaders
Whether you are new to Agile transformation or are already on your way to Agility and continually evolving your Agile practices, a successful Agile Transformation and Practice requires Agile leaders.
Let TMC leaders help push your Agile movements and release your potential as quickly as possible, thus reducing resistance and any blockers that may hinder your Agile Transformation efforts.
Agile Lifecycle Management Tool
Although Agile practice gained mainstream acceptance for its ability to increase an organisation's response to change, it has existed since the 1990s. Still, the urgency for change back then was less accurate than it is today. The market size for Agile Lifecycle Management Tools is estimated to surpass $1 billion In Worldwide revenues; this figure emphasises the need for Agile practices.
How We Help Clients
Agile Transformation Roadmap
Our coaches help you choose which framework works in your context
Agile Ways of Working (WoW)
Our coaches provide you with Agile principles and best practices including Epic Lean Justification, Requirement gathering, Feature definition & Prioritisation, Backlog Grooming.
Agile Coaching
Enterprise & Team coaching. In addition, we coach Product Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers on roles and responsibilities.
Executive and leadership Coaching
Our trained and certified professional coaches will coach in leadership, and in organisational change incorporating an integral model of thinking for a whole systems approach to transformation.
Agile Assessments
Our coaches will assess your organisation's readiness for Agile transformation and Identify requirements for change and opportunities to optimise flow.
Agile Training & Certification
We will help you obtain Organisational & Team Technical and delivery Agility through our various Agile Training & Certification (in-person/remote private)
Tools and Approaches that we recommend and use to solve client's challenges
- Integral Agile Transformation Framework
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Lean 6 Sigma
- Design Thinking
- Service Blueprint
- Customer Experience
- User Journeys
- Customer Journey
- Agile Business Analysis toolkits
- Kanban Systems
- Systems Thinking (SYS)
- Lean Stat-ups
- OKRs
- Agile Project Management Lifecycle Tool
- Lean Thinking
- Value Stream Management
- Agile Health Assessment
Let's discuss your objectives, speak with one of our consultants today for a demo or training.
We would be glad to hear about your challenges and be happy to show you how we can help make your software delivery process more Agile. Be prepared to beat the competition today.
Feel free to give us a call or drop us a message about how we can provide you with our best Principal Agile Coaching.
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