The Journey to Enterprise Agility

This insightful book explores the challenges of aligning agile teams with other enterprise groups. The Journey to Enterprise Agility provides a roadmap for achieving true agility.

This book is the first to thoroughly explore the disconnect between agile teams and other groups within an enterprise, such as enterprise architecture, program management offices (PMOs), human resources, and business executives. It highlights how when organizations implement practice improvements, software development teams often embrace these changes eagerly, while other departments are left questioning how they fit into the new framework.

In The Journey to Enterprise Agility, the authors discuss the need for these groups to adapt to the agile methodology. They also emphasize that many agile teams inadvertently create their own challenges, which can hinder scalability and sustainability. This phenomenon, termed Agile illth, arises when agile teams demand special treatment and fail to connect with other groups effectively.

The authors argue that simply adopting best practices is insufficient for achieving true enterprise agility. Both agile teams and corporate groups must shift their intentions and perspectives to foster compatibility and enhance overall success. The book invites readers to embark on a complex journey toward enterprise agility, promising that while the path may be fraught with challenges, it ultimately leads to improved business value delivered more efficiently and at a lower cost.