Being Agile about Scaling Agile at Aras Software w/ Andrey Knourenko

In this conversation, Yuval and Andrey Knourenko discuss Aras Software's scaling journey. They reflect on the challenges faced during the transition, the impact of COVID-19, and the evolution of planning approaches and team structures. The discussion also touches on the influence of private equity on agile practices and the need for continuous improvement in agile methodologies, particularly in the context of emerging technologies such as AI.

"You have to be agile about agile."
"It's about the speed of the whole system."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Scaling with Agility
00:57 Understanding Ares Software and Its Journey
03:38 Challenges in Scaling and the Need for Methodology
05:31 Implementing SAFe: Initial Steps and Training
06:46 Outcomes of SAFe Implementation
08:28 Impact of COVID-19 on Agile Practices
11:14 Improvements and Trade-offs with SAFe
14:21 Team Structure and Mentorship in Agile
17:28 Evolving Beyond SAFe: Exploring New Methodologies
19:58 Tweaks and Innovations in Agile Practices
22:46 Analyzing Development Processes
24:12 Managing Iterations and Team Dependencies
26:53 Empowered Teams and Agile Structures
29:31 Adapting Agile Practices
32:59 Impact of Private Equity on Agile Practices
37:58 Navigating AI's Influence on Development
40:57 Key Takeaways from the Agile Journey

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Yuval Yeret is a business flow coach for the age of AI. Yuval is focused on helping mid-market and scale-up companies such as ARAS Software tackle hard shifts/inflection points and regain traction, speed, and impact through nuanced agility interventions.
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