Jürgen Hemmer – Enterprise Transformation Circle

Transformation Methodology

Enterprise transformation is a complex process which impacts every aspect of the enterprise. Most companies are struggling for various reasons, e.g.

No comprehensive frameworks or methodologies
Many parallel activities including business transformation, modernizing of IT, and development of employees
Unclear requirements and rapidly changing market conditions
Lack of top management commitment

Is “Agile” Really the Way to Go?

“Is ‘Agile’ Really the Way to Go?” In my article I wrote for #Enterprise Transformation Circle I analysed the weaknesses of agile methodology in enterprises. Reading all the articles about the success of agility at Spotify and other tech companies, it sounds so easy introducing agility. But there are many aspects which can affect the success of introducing agility in an enterprise. So I ask myself the question if agility is the right way to go for an enterprise. If you ask yourself the same question enjoy the article.

Agile Sin #1: Poor Processes

You are not alone if you experience shortcomings and inefficiencies of processes in your work environment. For example, because the collaboration between departments is poor, co-workers lack the know-how, vendors are not appropriately managed, different stakeholders have diverging interests, or because of many other reasons. Interestingly, problems like that can persist over a very long time and even inherited from one generation of employees to the next.

2.4 Pressure on Employees

Today, global competition drives many traditional companies to increase pressure on their employees. Companies use new digital media such as email, online messaging and smartphones to raise expectations of employee reachability, intensify working processes and enhance control. Under this model, employees are considered resources. Reorganisations, work intensification, out- and insourcing activities etc. lead to an increasing alienation of employees from their companies. At the same time, market pressure urges companies to adapt to global supply chains and ﬂexibly react to ever-changing customer demands.