New to Agile? Here's a lowdown on the Agile terminology
Changing to work in Agile? Then there are a few terms and sayings you should know.
What is Agile business transformation?
Before we jump into the terms, it is best that you have a basic understanding of Agile. At its most basic form, Agile is a flexible approach to project management.
Made famous in software development in the early 2000s and then adapted by other industries such as marketing and finance, Agile divides a project into smaller and independent sections called ‘sprints’.
Each sprint will last only a few weeks, allowing team members to focus on just a small project section. This micro-focus allows for continued evaluation and adaptation, often impossible in traditional projects. Once a sprint is complete, the team will move on to the next sprint in the project.
Unlike a traditional project where the goals are set out at the beginning, Agile allows for ongoing changes and involvement from management or clients. Not only does this allow for a more collaborative and responsive process, but it also allows for a final product that is closer to the business’s evolving needs.
Even though we speak about Agile as a project management tool, it is a different way of approaching a project. This is why it is essential that you recruit people with the experience and knowledge to lead your Agile project.
