The Path to Transformation

Written By Allison Pollard

Photo by Daisy Gutierrez

People sometimes act as if there is a prescribed way to "install the agile" within their organization, but the truth is, adopting agile across the organization is a culture change. 

We can talk about being prescriptive so people have a framework to operate within and rules to abide by, but while they learn the "muscle memory" of going through these new agile motions, how do we insure they're getting the benefits?  I've observed teams that aren't continually improving; they're unwilling to experiment with the way they work when their current practices are working.  There's no drive to do more, do better, and innovate.

The path to agility--to transformation--is dependent on people.  We must never forget that because we must talk to people, often one-on-one, to coach them through transformation.

Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard is a coach, consultant, and trainer who brings the power of relationship systems intelligence to go beyond tasks, roles, and frameworks to create energy for change. She engages with people and teams in a down-to-earth way to build trust and listen for signals to help them learn more and improve. Allison focuses on creating alignment and connection for people to solve business problems together. Her experience includes working with teams and leaders in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries to help improve their project/product delivery and culture. Allison currently volunteers as program director for Women in Agile’s mentorship program. Her agile community focus is championing new voices and amplifying women as mentors and sponsors for the next generation of leaders. Allison earned her bachelor’s degrees in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a foodie, and proud glasses wearer. Allison is a prolific speaker at professional groups and international conferences, including Scrum Gatherings and the Agile Alliance Agile20xx conferences. Allison is co-owner of Helping Improve LLC.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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