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Leading Change in a Large Scaled Agile Organization | Jelena Vucinic

Oct 16, 2024

Jelena Vucinic, an experienced Agile leader, shares her journey leading a massive transformation involving 200 engineering teams. She highlights the importance of transparent communication and empowering leaders to embrace change. Jelena discusses the significance of a gradual approach to restructuring roles and enhancing customer connectivity. She also emphasizes understanding individual comfort with uncertainty and the need for robust feedback mechanisms to facilitate smooth transitions. Her insights promise to inspire anyone involved in organizational change.

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Quick takeaways

Successful change in large scaled agile organizations requires gradual implementation, continuous communication, and empowering leaders to support their teams effectively.

Understanding and leveraging informal networks within the organization is crucial for navigating diverse reactions to change and fostering collaboration.

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Implementing Scaled Agile Frameworks

A recent change in a large organization focused on enhancing the scaled way of working among approximately 200 engineering teams. This restructuring involved revising roles, adjusting departmental affiliations, and improving collaboration, ultimately aimed at shortening the chain between customers and engineering teams. The shift necessitated a change in mindset, encouraging teams to be closer to the source of customer requirements. An essential aspect of this change was recognizing that it should be introduced gradually, allowing teams to adapt and learn throughout the process.

Intro

4min

Navigating Uncertainty and Change in Organizations

5min

Upcoming Agile Online Summit 2024: Keynotes and Tracks Overview

4min

Jelena Vucinic: Leading Change in a Large Scaled Agile Organization

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Jelena shares her experience leading change in a large scaled agile organization with 200 engineering teams. The change involved restructuring roles, connecting teams closer to customers, and a significant mindset shift. Jelena emphasizes the importance of introducing changes slowly, being transparent, and keeping communication open. She highlights the need to empower leaders with tools and support while collecting continuous feedback throughout the process.

Self-reflection Question: What steps can you take to ensure that change initiatives are sustainable in your organization? Leave your answer in the comments, let’s get this conversation started!

About Jelena Vucinic Jelena is a self-conscious perfectionist and an everlasting optimist. She is deeply curious about the way people interact. After listening attentively, she likes to ask open questions that often help to reflect and improve collaboration. Jelena believes that every single person makes a difference, and she is dedicated to helping teams and leaders unlock their potential. You can link with Jelena Vucinic on LinkedIn.

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