Is Agile Only for IT? Absolutely not!Agile is a people-first mindset that belongs everywhere – HR, finance, operations, marketing – not just software teams.
It’s so much more than stand-ups or story points.
Agile, Lean, and Systems Thinking are all about trust, empathy, collaboration, and continuous learning.
These ideas existed long before the Agile Manifesto. Just look at Toyota’s Production System, inspired by how supermarkets restock shelves!
These ideas existed long before the Agile Manifesto. Just look at Toyota’s Production System, inspired by how supermarkets restock shelves!
So why do so many IT teams turn Agile into a rigid checklist?
Copying practices from other teams, without adapting them to your own culture and people, often leads to burnout, frustration, and little real progress.
Remember:
Conway’s Law — your systems reflect how your teams communicate.
Team Topologies — fast flow and change need smart team interactions.
Real agility needs emotional intelligence, facilitation, and systems thinking — not just ceremonies.
Agile is about people and outcomes that matter. For everyone.
What about you?Where have you seen Agile working beyond IT? Or where do you wish it would?
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