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Agile in Everyday Life

23 MAY 2010 | Posted in agile a-z | Author Ross Jackson | 4 Comments

In a recent team discussion, the idea came up that Agile isn't merely a methodology and set of processes for running projects at a business level, its fundamental principles can be applied to almost any activity.

Some of us weren't so convinced at the time, but having thought about it at home, I realise that this is actually true. As an example, I found myself planning a family holiday recently. I wanted to ensure we got enough cultural things in, whilst at the same time having a good relaxing break. I went online to research suitable areas and the types of things that were available to do, ensuring that I got my key priorities sorted out first, before looking for the other requirements to be fulfilled (thus adding incremental value).

Once I'd got everything sorted, though, it turned out that a wedding invite had recently arrived, thus scuppering my plans for the chosen dates, but allowing me to be responsive to the changing situation, and simply recalibrate everything for later in the year. Whilst it could be argued this process wasn't actually entirely effective, it was certainly Agile!