Overcoming External Dependencies in Agile Transformations | Johann Botha

Johann Botha: Overcoming External Dependencies in Agile Transformations Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In large organizations, even the best Agile efforts can fail if external dependencies are not managed. Johann discusses his experience with a financial services IT department where traditional project governance stifled Agile initiatives. How can Agile leaders identify and navigate these roadblocks? Johann shares practical tips on engaging leadership, redefining governance, and using techniques like the double diamond for root cause analysis to foster an environment where Agile can thrive.   [IMAGE HERE] As Scrum Master we work with change continuously! Do you have your own change framework that provides the guidance, and queues you need when working with change? The Lean Change Management framework is a fully defined, lean-startup inspired change framework that can be used as the backbone of any change process! You can buy Lean Change Management the book at Amazon. Also available in French, Spanish, German and Portuguese. About Johann Botha Johann joins us from South Africa, helping build digital-age capabilities by developing practical skills to solve problems, grow people, and facilitate difficult change. A long-time proponent of Lean and Agile, Johann consults, coaches, speaks, and writes on the topic. He is also the chief examiner for the EXIN Agile Scrum product. You can link with Johann Botha on LinkedIn and connect with Johann Botha on Twitter.