Tag: self-organizing teams

The Project Management Mindset for Agile Organisations

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the traditional notion of projects being “done” is gradually fading away, making room for a more continuous and adaptive approach. Agile methodologies, with their emphasis on flexibility and iterative development, have taken center stage in enabling organizations to navigate this dynamic environment. To truly thrive in this era of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), it is crucial for businesses to adopt a project management mindset that aligns with the principles of agility.

Embracing Empowerment and Collaboration: The Characteristics of Self-Organizing and Cross-Functional Teams in Agile Methodologies

Agile methodologies have transformed project management and product development. Self-organizing teams based on Jain Philosophy empowers smart doers to make decisions, making them more adaptable and accountable. Cross-functional teams with different skills and expertise foster collaboration and flexibility, leading to more efficient results. However, challenges like communication and decision-making exist, which can be addressed through setting up ground rules and decision models. Overall, adopting Agile methodologies with self-organizing and cross-functional teams can provide a competitive advantage.

Agile methods and frameworks

Development methods exist on a continuum from adaptive to predictive. Agile methods lie on the adaptive side of this continuum. One key of adaptive development methods is a rolling wave … Read More