@target-agility My Approach would be following ADKAR change management framework as first we need to start at individual level interest or make them understand importance of agile practice or framework. Also for any change applied , it takes time for team to adapt unless they understand the importance of same.
1. Awareness: Ensure team members understand the need for adopting the new agile practice or framework.
2. Desire: Help team members develop a desire to embrace the new agile practice or framework. Engage them in conversations about their concerns and aspirations regarding the change.
3. Knowledge: Provide team members with the knowledge and skills required to adopt the new agile practice or framework effectively. Offer training sessions, workshops, or mentoring opportunities to familiarize them with agile principles, methodologies, and tools.
4. Ability: Enable team members to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios. Create opportunities for hands-on practice and experimentation with the new agile practices or framework.
5. Reinforcement: Reinforce the adoption of the new agile practice or framework through recognition, rewards, and ongoing support. Celebrate milestones and achievements along the journey towards agility. Recognize individuals or teams that demonstrate a commitment to embracing agile principles and driving positive outcomes.
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1. Empathise with the team, understand the reason for resistance
2. Coach and communicate what's in it for them.
3. Introduce small changes, one step at a time.
4. Quantify progress due to the changes made, project metrics.
5. Collaborate with team for major decisions and find a middle ground if there are polarizing views.
6. Training and documentation for the changes made and how it affected the team
7. Acknowledge and appreciate the small successes.
8. Help address the impediments, roadblocks the team is facing.
9. Inspect and adapt on the changes. Customise to team needs.
10. Patience and Persistence in the face of changes as they take time.
Here the role of SM is very critical. As SM, my approach would be first to have an open discussion with team to understand why they are reluctant to adopt the new agile practice. Accordingly, I will coach the team about the advantages of this practice and will let them discover how it can be achieved or all the possible ways to implement it. My approach shouldn't be to direct the team but rather to discuss the challenges within the current system and how we can overcome them by following agile practices. Once team is convinced, they will find the way on their own.
@sarbaridey , your approach is very good considering you didn't direct them and instead engaged them to find their own solution. Once people are involved in decision making process, they feel empowered. Would have appreciated sharing your own example to give more confidence to people.
In a previous project, the team I was serving was resistant to adopting a new agile practice, specifically Kanban boards, due to concerns about disrupting their existing workflow. I knew I had to introduce the change in a way that would gain buy-in from the team and address their concerns effectively. So, to get their buy-in and address the resistance, I first held a team meeting to discuss the benefits of Kanban boards, emphasizing how it could improve visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. I then invited team members to share their concerns openly and listened attentively to their feedback. Based on their input, I customized the implementation plan, addressing their specific concerns and incorporating their suggestions. Additionally, I provided training sessions and hands-on workshops to help the team members understand the new practice better. As a result, the team gradually became more open to the idea of using Kanban boards. They appreciated being involved in the decision-making process and having their concerns addressed. Over time, they started to see the benefits firsthand as their workflow became more transparent and organized. Eventually, the team fully embraced the new agile practice, and it became an integral part of their workflow.
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