Embarking on a Business Agility Journey: Balancing Autonomy Versus Control

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Abstract

While agile represents a crucial element of digital transformation, there is limited empirical evidence on how agile is actually implemented. This article presents a longitudinal case study of the agile implementation journey of a large product manufacturer over two years. It shows how the firm was able to achieve a large-scale agile implementation through a mix of top-down and bottom-up approaches. This process entailed continuous adaptations of agile to the firm’s circumstances and needs, including ongoing articulations and re-articulations of agile to incorporate local ideas and address emerging challenges. This article also presents a framework for guiding managers undertaking an organization-wide agile implementation.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCalifornia Management Review
Volume65
Issue4
Pages (from-to)93-115
Number of pages23
ISSN0008-1256
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

Keywords

  • agile software development
  • agility
  • case study
  • innovation
  • innovation management

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