Implementation ApproachOur approach to building clients’ Agile change capability draws on best-of-breed techniques from IndigoBlue’s practical experience of delivering the most demanding Agile programmes. This, combined with active knowledge transfer, and long-term support, ensures efficient adoption of an Agile capability of enduring strategic business value.
The key issue in scaling Agile is ensuring that the correct governance principles are adopted and scaled as the use of Agile evolves. Many organisations use Agile methods successfully on smaller projects, but these start to fail when project size increases or when multiple projects and programmes exist.
This session at the recent Agile Business Conference discussed IndigoBlue’s tried and tested approach to Agile governance: ADAPT and CONTROL. My presentation slides are now available below.
Following the recommendations of the Institute for Government’s System Error report, the Cabinet Office stipulated in its ICT Strategy for Government that all government bodies implement a minimum of one project during 2011/12 using an Agile methodology.
IndigoBlue works in close partnership with clients, blending our experience gained in the im
ADAPT and CONTROLThe governance framework or agile governance model is used in conjunction with a standard Agile processes, such as Scrum. They work in two specific ways:
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Agile software development processes have been around for more than a decade now and have found a place in many organisations software development processes, however to deliver a business programme it requires more than just agile software delivery.
We spend time looking at the business objectives, come up with an incremental delivery strategy, train our teams, do enough architecture and analysis to get going and get on with delivering fit for purpose software that meet the client's needs. Great.
What about all the other stuff? Data migration from the old system, business process re-engineering, infrastructure deployment, user training...

Remploy - Agile Programme ManagementRemploy is the UK's leading provider of employment services and employment to people experiencing complex barriers to work. Through its own businesses, Remploy is the UK's leading employer of disabled people and those experiencing complex barriers to work. Some 3,000 employees are located across 54 manufacturing and service business sites in the UK. Each business provides products and services to world class standards of quality, reliability and service. Remploy works with a large number of organisations from global multinationals such as a Ford and Unilever, through to national governments and local authorities.

Royal College of GPs - Strategic Review and Interim Head of PMOIndigoBlue has recently completed a review of the Royal College of General Practitioner's (RCGP's) Digital Strategy. The review included existing IT systems (inducing the CRM system Integra) and opportunities for collaboration and document management.
Following our standard approach, IndigoBlue met with representatives throughout RCGP at different levels of seniority in order to understand business objectives and detailed day-to-day processes.

Guardian News & Media - Agile Programme ManagementIndigoBlue introduced a management and governance to the programme that allowed us to remain responsive to the business whist providing suitable control and executive-level visibility.”

RICS - Strategic IT Review and Buiness Change ManagementIndigoBlue’s insight and expertise provided the vision and strategy we required, and helps us to understand the art of the possible.”