Build an increment of the product to validate solution and/or market need.

Create an environment to innovate, learn, and grow

Use agile values and principles.

Apply the appropriate complexity method/domain to the complexity theory system (i.e. CAS, Stacey Matrix, Cynefin) to classify scenarios

Identify the application and importance or risks of each complexity system theory given a specific scenario.

Interpret the output of agile suitability tools

Integrate agile models based on needs (e.g., use case, team, project, organization)

Establish team vision and working agreements.

Form and develop a high performing team.

Use retrospective findings to improve the team.

Use collaboration practices to breakdown silos.

Commit to the team’s decisions even in disagreement.

Evaluate the team’s understanding of agile to tailor the agile approach

Identify the key factors to consider when determining the appropriate inter-team coordination approach (e.g., scrum of scrums, team of teams) .

Make status, progress, process, risks, impediments, and learning accessible to all (e.g., using information radiators).

Establish a feedback loop for team

Define communication strategies for co-located and distributed teams

Promote a no blame culture by encouraging objectivity.

Encourage dialogue over debate.

Solicit and provide constructive feedback.

Encourage challenging the status quo.

Include the stakeholders from day one

Maximize value given a specific timeframe.

Use tools and techniques to shorten feedback (e.g., design thinking and lean startup).

Promote a growth mindset to respond to change.

Embrace process adaptation by responding to changing requirements and priorities.

Encourage and model cross skills (e.g., generalizing specialists).

Adapt to product needs based on the learning and feedback.

Establish an environment of trust (e.g., enable transparent communication)

Motivate team members (e.g., to experiment and/or take risks).

Coach and mentor team members.

Promote collective ownership of goals.

Recognize the differences between training, coaching, and mentoring and when to apply each approach.

Apply emotional intelligence techniques to support the team, increase empathy, resolve conflict and support positive influence.

Interpret non-verbal cues during team interaction.

Interpret the output of self-assessment tools and techniques to help teams develop their capabilities.

Investigate the root cause of problems (e.g., root cause analysis, Ishikawa).

Determine the resolution strategies with the team that will add the most value.

Ensure the problems are resolved in a timely manner.

Create environment to capture and share knowledge (e.g., Lessons Learned for continuous improvement, retrospectives, communities of practice).

Leverage organizational knowledge assets (e.g., from other similar initiatives, people and processes).

Allocate time for knowledge sharing and making required updates.

Create awareness around the agile values and principles.

Foster an environment for continuous improvement.

Recognize, celebrating, and encourage agile behavior.

Define and ensure there is a common understanding of the purpose and vision with all stakeholders.

Ensure product is always aligned to the vision and organizational goals

Continuously communicate the vision and purpose.

Identify the root cause and the level of the conflict.

Promote collaborative approach to solve the conflict.

Evaluate customer satisfaction.

Deliver work in small increments.

Collect and incorporate stakeholders’ feedback on a regular basis.

Clarify the backlog items.

Prioritize the backlog items with the customer/stakeholder.

Decompose the backlog items as needed.

Use tools and techniques to collectively size work.

Ensure increment is aligned with business priorities.

Define the increment goals.

Demonstrate increments of value for early feedback.

Measure the delivery of value.

Educate work visualization techniques.

Establish a process to update the data/stats.

Continuously share information.

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Define what value will look like (e.g., success criteria, sustainability, security, privacy, regulatory, compliance).

Ensure the value increments are optimized.

Ensure that the targeted results are achieved (e.g., Customer satisfaction, increase in sales).