What is Agile and Why Does It Matter?
Hi everyone! I’m David, and as a Scrum Master at Zeals, I like working with agile in my teams to constantly improve and adapt our product and processes over time. In this article, I’ll touch more upon what agile means and why it matters in our teams, so that you can also understand it’s necessity in creating top, quality products efficiently.
What is Agile and Why Does It Matter?
Agile is a development methodology and way of working based on a cyclical process of refining or tweaking the latest version or iteration of a product, process, or idea to make a subsequent version using an incremental approach. Scrum teams working with agile implement incremental changes and deliver them in a timely manner. For me, I personally see Agile as a recipe that blends collaboration, flexibility, and customer-focused approach to create amazing results. Agile allow us to navigate challenges smoothly, tweaking and improving all the way.
Instead of long development cycles, Agile lets you break projects into manageable tasks, delivering value in small doses. This not only speeds up the delivery of results but also allows our teams to adapt to changes on the go. Our company is in a constantly changing environment and, therefore, reducing the time for the adaptation/learning curves is an early victory.
Collaboration is a Key Aspect of Working with Agile
At the heart of Agile lies collaboration. Zeals is made up of very diverse teams very diverse teams but working together in one product with multiple features, this means sharing ideas, and bringing the unique skills of each team together in order to achieve a common goal.
At Zeals, if the Product and Technology department embraces Agile, it means we are placing the customer at the center of everything and we learn how to adapt to their changing needs creating products and services that truly matter to them, our industry is a rapidly changing world, where agility holds the key to success. This not only strengthens customer loyalty but also opens the door to new business opportunities.
Key Takeaways
Agile isn’t just about adopting a methodology; it’s a deep and meaningful cultural shift, as it requires trust, flexibility, and an open mindset. I know, some times its not easy to implement but a team committed to Agile values becomes an unstoppable force capable of overcoming any obstacle.
But how do you navigate this transformative journey? This is where Agile coaching comes in. Agile coaches will provide the necessary tools, support, and insights to ensure that Agile principles are not just understood, but woven into the fabric of your company’s culture.
In an industry where adaptability and innovation are the key, implementing Agile is the path to business greatness.
