Is Your Organization Ready for Scrum?

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Consider these key points if you're trying to decide whether you — and your organization — are prepared to implement Scrum.

You're thinking about implementing Scrum in your organization — but something is holding you back. After all, Scrum calls for big change, and if yours is like most organizations, big changes aren't taken lightly. You'll feel a lot of pressure to do it right. You'll be responsible for creating an environment where Scrum can succeed, for doing the foundational work needed for Scrum to deliver. With expectations high, how do you gauge your organization's appetite, readiness, and willingness for Scrum? How can you set yourself — and your organization — up for success?

While there are no definitive answers, there are some signs that can indicate that Scrum may be the right path to take. In this article, we look at some of those key signs and share advice from industry experts. These people have "been there" and have "done that." They know that some of their advice can be a bit scary, and that's why they (and hundreds of other experts) are willing to help organizations with the journey. At some point organizations need to make a leap of faith, but they don't need to do it alone.

Is it broken?

One of the people we sought out for advice is Bob Hartman, founder of Agile for All and an…

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