The document discusses the thoughts of Nikos Batsios, an agile coach/scrum master, on the challenges and benefits of transitioning to agile methodologies. It outlines key questions regarding comfort with current states, concerns about change, and the necessary actions and support to facilitate successful transformation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and measuring success in achieving a new status quo.

1. welcome to
Agile Learning Labs

2. Nikos Batsios
Agile Coach/Scrum Master
nbatsios@mac.com
personal thoughts: https://escapelocaloptimum.wordpress.com

4. ..everything being familiar and in balance..”
Late Status Quo
✴ What was working well?
✴ What was making you feel comfortable in that
state?
example: prior agile era..or prior a
complex project

5. “..sudden realization that things have been very unhealthy..
✴ Which are your main concerns
related to this change?
✴ Which are the main obstacles that
restrain you to get the benefit of
this change?
Foreign Element, Resistance, Chaos
example foreign element: introduce
agile methodologies..(scrum?)

6. AHA!..i learned something!”
✴ Which are the forces that driving
this change?
✴ Which are the benefits you have
seen so far?
✴ What are you willing to do in order to
make the change work?
✴ what will you need to do differently?
✴ What support do you need for me?
Transforming Idea

7. ..everything being familiar and in balance..”
✴ What is your VISION, your new
target position with respect to this
change?
✴ How will we measure success
New Status Quo

8. thank you!