Executive Report

High-Performance Evolution: Going Agile Throughout the IT Organization

Posted December 30, 2014 | Leadership |

Though rarely done, there is no reason why an entire IT organization should not encompass Agile principles. The transformation involves individual employees, teams, groups of teams, programs, management -- even customers -- and the outcomes can be astounding. This Executive Report describes that journey, from conception to successful completion. After laying ground rules, the report outlines a detailed three-phase incremental evolution. It serves as a guide through the entire organizational Agile terrain, pointing out common pitfalls, offering solutions to problems that will be encountered along the way, and providing case studies.

About The Author
Lawrence Fitzpatrick
Lawrence Fitzpatrick has a record of software delivery and transformational IT organizational management that spans commercial product development, corporate IT, academia, and government for over 30 years. Currently, Mr. Fitzpatrick is the General Manager of NCI's Agile Technology Sector. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, NCI is a leading federal IT services contractor whose clients include a diverse base of defense, civilian, and… Read More
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