Hidden Pitfalls of Agile: Self-Organization

by Jens Coldewey

In this series of Advisors, we are exploring some typical problems traditionally trained managers run into when their firm begins to use agile. Previous Advisors have discussed the unexpected effects of close client contact and transparency (see "Hidden Pitfalls of Agile: User Contact," 12 November 2009, and "Hidden Pitfalls of Agile: Transparency," 10 December 2009). In this Advisor, we address what self-organization means to your role as a manager.