AGILE IN ACTION: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Friday, April 13, 2007

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

But what does it mean by 'individuals and interactions'? It's about people. And this means culture, organisation, working environment, personalities, chemistry, and friendship. More specifically:

Community of people united around a shared vision and charter, who collaborate, share knowledge and achieve ba. A social network, if you like. Not deep hierarchy with strict lines of authority.
Self-organisation, not a rigid team structure with fixed roles.
Leadership, not management.
Empowerment, not control.
Cross-functional teams, not groups of people separated by role.
Open, trusting environment without politics and blame where people have freedom; where people are honest, not disingenuous; where people are aware, not ignorant; where people show courage, not fear; where people take responsibility and are held accountable; where people allowed to ply their craft, make mistakes and learn.