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Many teams, projects, and even entire organizations are adopting agile processes. However, not always successful. Looking behind the scenes, you’ll see that although agile practices like pair-programming and test-driven development are being used properly, the comprehensive agile value system has not been adopted.

In this session I’ll highlight recurring common pitfalls teams often fall into when applying an agile approach. Additionally, I’ll give recommendations how to uncover, avoid and get out of these traps. This will make smells transparent, help to prevent failure and to set up teams for success.

Value Statement
This session will raise the audience’s awareness of typical obstacles that prevent a successful implementation of agile.

Tests
Participants will be able to recognize common pitfalls when applying agility. They will walk away with concrete techniques that help them to recognize, avoid and get out of these typical traps.

Abstract
Many teams, projects, and even entire organizations are adopting agile processes. However, they are not always successful. If you look behind the scenes, you will find that although agile practices such as pair-programming and test-driven development are being used properly, the comprehensive agile value system has not been adopted. It is important to understand that the practices support agility, but they can not establish agility. As a participants you will recognize that agility is:
…not a specific methodology only, but a value system
…neither chaos nor dogmatism, but a culture of change
…not defined by practices, but by continuous learning

With her experience in helping projects all over the world to establish the agile value system, Jutta wants to highlight recurring common pitfalls teams often fall into when applying an agile approach. Additionally, she will point out recommendations how to uncover, avoid and get out of these traps. This will make smells transparent, help to prevent failure and to set up teams for success.

Performance Style
Lecture style including active participation through intense discussions, taking the individual experiences of the audience into account.