What does it mean to be Agile? It starts with aligning with Agile values and principles. In this short guide, I provide insight into the 12 Agile principles look like in action. The goal is to identify what evidence would look likes to determine if there is alignment with these principles, if a culture change may be occurring, and to prove the assertion that you are indeed Agile.
Let’s take a closer look at each of the Agile principles and what they might look like in action (each in their own one-page article).
- 1st Agile Principle: Satisfying Customer with Valuable Software
- 2nd Agile Principle: Welcome Change to Requirements
- 3rd Agile Principle: Frequent Delivery
- 4th Agile Principle: Business and Development Work Together
- 5th Agile Principle: Motivated Individuals who are Trusted
- 6th Agile Principle: Face-to-Face Conversation
- 7th Agile Principle: Working Software as Measure of Progress
- 8th Agile Principle: Sustainable Pace
- 9th Agile Principle: Technical Excellence
- 10th Agile Principle: Simplicity
- 11th Agile Principle: Self-Organizing Teams
- 12th Agile Principle: Reflection for Improvement
It is up to you to determine what supporting evidence looks like when a company believes in each of the Agile Principles. It is worth experimenting with this as it will help you better understand and embrace the Agile principles and put them into action in your organization. Good luck on your Agile journey!
