Module 5 - AgileSHIFT Principles

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The principles describe what it means to be AgileSHIFT as an organization or as an individual and must all be observed across the organization. They provide a reference point if an opportunity, behavior or situation needs to be evaluated, and can help to determine goals and values if there are conflicting issues or circumstances. 

Learning Objectives 

The objectives of this lesson are to provide you with an understanding of the five AgileSHIFT Principles and what they mean: 

  • Change will happen, so embrace it 
  • Focus on co-creation of customer value early and often 
  • Develop an environment where everybody adds value 
  • Challenge the status quo 
  • Tailor your approach  

Intended Audience 

The target audience for the AgileSHIFT qualification is any employee of an organization that intends to adopt AgileSHIFT. This includes people who will become champions of the new working practice and employees from any part of the business who will contribute to the incremental improvements that will make up the wider change the organization requires. 

Prerequisites  

There are no specific pre-requisites to study the AgileSHIFT lesson or for entry to the examination.  

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