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Agile Transformation
Why do Agile projects in companies that recently adopted Agile often fail? In many cases, pre-existing bureaucratic and administrative processes for prioritization, approval for projects and funding impact Agile adoption. Additionally, companies often did not make the required organizational changes or invest in training, hiring, and preparing for the impact using Agile. New adopters frequently only adopt the parts of Agile they feel makes them “faster”, while they remove roles, practices, governance and quality assurance processes that Agile methods actually require. Some systems and processes still require extensive integration and testing prior to deployment to avoid severe financial impacts and customer facing issues.
At W. Capra, we help clients using our robust Agile Project Technical Program Consulting, where our experienced professionals can merge Agile practices with company planning, prioritization, and capital budgeting models. Our Agile Resources include highly experienced Technical Program Managers, SCRUM Masters, Organizational Change Management (OCM), and Technical/Functional Architects and Integrators. We leverage a variety of proven and highly effective Agile hybrid models that successfully integrate Agile and non-Agile practices. We strive to use best practices for SCRUM team integration, sprint/theme/epic alignment/timing, MVP/MVS integrated testing and release management to ensure end to end delivery success.
Latest Insights
- What Merchants Need to Know About the Visa / Mastercard SettlementThough there are multiple class action lawsuits in place against the card brands, the particular litigation addressed in the March 26, 2024, settlement carries industry-wide implications. Per the settlement, Visa and Mastercard have agreed that, interchange rates will lower rates by 4 basis points for the next 3 years.
- What’s the Cost of Not Monitoring Your Cost of Acceptance?Every major retailer accepts credit card payments across the varied channels that consumers use to shop. With this acceptance comes myriad processing fees, ranging from direct and understandable to fees described with esoteric acronyms on merchant funding statements that only the most experienced experts on the acquirer team can explain. Since payment processing fees can be one of the most significant expenses a retailer has, how can you stay on top of your cost of acceptance and ensure margins aren’t eroding in an increasingly challenging macroeconomic environment?
- As Technology Evolves, So Does the Need for Quality AssuranceAs the industry witnesses constant innovation and the introduction of new solutions, QA capabilities have become table stakes for ensuring the smooth functioning of consumer-facing and back-end technology. Whether rolling out new capabilities, maintaining existing solutions, or testing hypotheses, technological advances have introduced new channels that require rigid testing.
