When Agile Harms Learning and Innovation

Originally developed for software development, Agile approaches are increasingly adopted by organizations that seek flexibility in the face of rapid change. However, little attention has been paid to the potential negative consequences of the implementation of Agile in large-scale settings. This article presents the results of a multi-site study of a multinational telecom company over five years during its implementation of Agile practices in the context of large-scale software development. The article points to six potential pitfalls of implementing such practices that may negatively influence individual learning, ideation, and exploitation capabilities. It offers advice on how to avoid these consequences in large, established firms.
Based on the article by Maria Carmela Annosi, Nicolai Foss, and Antonella Martini

Read the full article:
https://doi.org/10.1177/0008125620948265

California Management Review
Volume 63, Issue 1 (Fall 2020)
https://cmr.berkeley.edu/browse/issues/63_1/

Video production: David Salisbury

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