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  Agile is a methodology to manage a project that uses iterative and incremental approaches during project execution. Organizations across the globe have been using agile to boost their project success. While Agile is widely used, there are several misconceptions related to the methodology. Due to its flexibility, people often relate agile with a lack of planning or structure. While it is essential to understand what agile is, it is also crucial to understand what agile is not. This is the area that we will focus upon in this iteration of agile learning. 1. Not a Silver Bullet Like all other project management methodologies and techniques, agile does not guarantee the success of the project. Project executed along agile principles can also fail and face issues like missed deadlines, over budgeting, and changed requirements. Like any other project management methodologies, it is essential in agile project management to bring the development team and the client close and provid...

Most organizations are in the process of embracing agile methodologies. Agile methodologies will help them to improve their customer satisfaction, team performances, and project flexibility. For businesses who are still in two minds, can check out the case study on  Reduced Time-to-Market with Agile Transition . An organization that is in the process of adopting agile methodologies faces quite a few roadblocks. It is not easy to bring about a change to an organization. Below are some changes an organization has to bring about while implementing changes, otherwise could lead to roadblocks: Training When organizations adopt agile, every employee in the organization must go through adequate training. An experienced agile coach should provide coaching and training to all employees. A clear understanding of agile practices and principles is required to understand the transformation and the implications of the change. Collaboration Transforming to agile w...