What are the biggest challenges of scaling Agile for large projects

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I’m working on a large project and want to scale Agile across multiple teams, but I’ve heard it can be really challenging. What are the biggest obstacles, and how can I avoid common pitfalls?
Mar 18 in PMP by Parshvi
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Scaling Agile beyond small teams presents key challenges:

1. Coordination Among Teams

  • Dependencies and alignment can be difficult when multiple teams work on different areas.

  • Using frameworks like LeSS (Large Scale Scrum) or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) ensures alignment.
     

2. Sustaining Agility

  • Scaling often leads to bureaucracy, making Agile feel rigid.

  • Solution: Encourage distributed decision-making and reduce unnecessary documentation.
     

3. Standardizing Agile Practices Across Teams

  • Teams may apply Agile differently, causing inconsistencies.

  • Solution: Define system-wide best practices while allowing flexibility.
     

4. Stakeholder Buy-In & Cultural Shift

  • Senior management may struggle with Agile’s decentralized control.

  • Solution: Educate leaders on Agile’s benefits and guide them in supporting Agile teams.
     

Scaling Agile requires alignment, flexibility, and executive support.

answered Mar 25 by Naira

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