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Leading Transformation: Leading an Agile Transformation—The Power of Patience and Small Winss | Lilia Pulova

Jun 25, 2025
Lilia Pulova shares her journey of leading an Agile transformation amidst skepticism and impatience. She reveals that patience was crucial in navigating the early challenges and achieving small wins. Effective communication and one-on-one conversations played key roles in fostering stakeholder confidence. Highlighting the importance of celebrating these small victories, Lilia emphasizes how they boost team morale and collective motivation. Through her experience, she showcases the transformative power of community support and maintaining a long-term focus.
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ANECDOTE

Initial Agile Transformation Struggles

  • Lilia Pulova described launching an Agile transformation in a large company with initial skepticism and resistance.
  • Stakeholders demanded immediate results while teams struggled, but eventually small releases after two months showed benefits like faster changes.
ADVICE

Practice Patience During Change

  • Patience and communication are key to weather early Agile transformation frustration.
  • Leaders should consistently remind stakeholders and teams to give time for the process to show value.
ADVICE

Support Teams Through One-on-Ones

  • Scrum Masters should have one-on-one conversations to support teams during change and motivate them.
  • Encouraging teams to not take criticism personally helps maintain morale and focus.
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