The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad Dependencies Destroy Agility and Predictability
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Apr 21, 2025 Discover how dependencies can sabotage agility and predictability within organizations. Uncover the critical financial reasons behind agile adoption, such as increasing delivery speed and project timing. Learn about the role of cross-functional teams and T-shaped members in overcoming challenges. Gain insights on managing dependencies effectively to boost workflow efficiency and team dynamics.
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Why Organizations Want Agile
- Organizations adopt Agile primarily to increase delivery speed and predictability.
- Predictability is crucial for business success and is often misunderstood as Agile's failure.
Structural Dependencies Explained
- Structural dependencies stem from team and work organization, such as component teams focusing only on parts of a system.
- These dependencies can complicate work flow and limit team autonomy.
Instantiated Dependencies Impact
- Instantiated dependencies occur when theoretical dependencies turn into actual work blockers.
- Keeping work clocks running during blocks reveals true delays and highlights dependency issues.