Agile Transformation Consulting Services

Business Outcome Driven, timebound, framework agnostic agile transformation with Benzne

Our Credentials

15+ Turnkey Agile Transformation

Streamlined end-to-end Agile integration for seamless methodology transition

Transformed 400+ Teams to Agile

Spearheaded Agile transformation for over 400+ teams

Trained & Coached 10k+ in Agile

Expertly educated a large workforce in Agile methodologies

Agile Transformation Consulting Services

Agile transformation is based on the Agile principles and values, which prioritize collaboration, flexibility, and rapid adaptation to change, along with specific organizational context, constraints and uniqueness.

Agile Transformation consulting uses a mix of various agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, XP, Lean & scaling frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, Scrum of Scrums etc to solve specific business challenges and evolve the practices over time.

Organizations adopt agile to navigate the complex plethora of fast, rapid, unpredictable changes in the business environment, too much competition, technological advancements and the need to constantly adapt and innovate to avoid the product getting obsolete.

Traditional gated, push based, siloed, change averse, big upfront planning based work culture has to be replaced by an iterative, incremental work culture which embraces change and encourages close collaboration with end customers. Though it sounds obvious, the complexity in driving such change are far too many, as it directly challenges the statu-quo, highlights areas in organization that are in inertia and also people who are resisting change due to various reasons like ghost of the past, fear of failure, ‘what’s in it for me?’ or just hopelessness.

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Benefits of Agile Transformation Services

Responding to change, ability to self organize, empathy driven customer orientation, one team mindset, pull based work culture are the core benefits of pursuing agile transformation. Close collaboration between the client and you is key to deliver real business value, organizations which ‘listen’ frequently to their end customer and make effort to incorporate their ‘voice’ at timeboxed frequent intervals are able to Course correct faster, Embrace and welcome the change needed and Drive customer engagement

Be Relevant

Agile help orgs respond to changing market conditions and customer

needs with help of shorter development cycles, faster release cycles, shorter feedback loops, and frequent introspection.

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Focus on Business Goals

Delivering value to the customer is the core focus of bringing agility

in the system.

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Customer Satisfaction

Agile places a strong emphasis on customer collaboration and feedback, helping companies

build products and services that meet the needs of their customers in this rapidly changing world.

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Collaboration

Agile organizations promote self organizing culture with increased

accountability, cross-functional collaboration, employee satisfaction and innovation.

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Quality

One team mindset, continuous testing and improvement, faster correction helps companies

deliver high-quality products and services

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Value Realization

With Incremental delivery, companies reduce development time and get

products and services to market faster which can deliver value to the end users faster

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Our Agile Transformation Approach

Agile transformation requires careful consideration of the organization’s current state and a clear understanding of the desired outcomes. A good agile transformation consulting company always starts with the business context and then designs a solution which is suited to the particular client situation. Below are the key steps in our Agile transformation journey approach as an agile transformation and consulting company:

Due Diagnostics

We need to know the current state - analyzing the current processes, structures, culture, and

technology to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the organization, this is called As-Is Agility health Assessment and is the bedrock of a successful agile transformation

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Stakeholder Buy-in

This includes engaging executives, managers, team leaders, and individual contributors in

the planning process to build buy-in and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals. The next step is to identify the teams and processes that will be involved in the Agile transformation (Pilot)

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Transformation Roadmap

A transformation roadmap includes a timeline for Agile implementation, a customized mix of

various agile frameworks like Scrum, kanban, XP etc suited to the client context, identifying the resources that will be needed, developing a budget for the transformation and establishing a governance structure is important to ensure that the Agile transformation is managed effectively.

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Train and coach

Training and coaching are critical components of an Agile transformation. Fundamental training

on Agile methodologies are delivered to teams and leadership to bring in a common understanding of Agle. This is followed by coaching teams and individuals on how to apply Agile practices in their work with coaches embedded in the teams and multiple role and work specific training.

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Implement & monitor

We ensure the necessary rigour and cadence in agile practices and metrics across all levels, progress and stability is

regularly monitored. Insights gained from real-world implementation experience of our consultants inform adjustments, refinements and pivot led by closed feedback loops

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Self Sustenance

Teams and individuals are mentored to drive continuous improvement and pursuit towards agility.

We at, Benzne believe in long term partnerships and work in close collaboration with our clients for establishing processes that are build to last, but also open to inspect and adapt in a VUCA environment.

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Why Choose Benzne Agile Transformation Consulting Services?

As a globally trusted top agile transformation consulting company, Benzne focus on building strong relationships with our clients, delivering exceptional value and consistently exceeding expectations. Our time bound, business context driven, framework agnostic focus differentiates us from other agile consulting companies. Here are some core values that helps us design and implement successful Agile Transformation journeys for our clients:

Leaders in Agile Excellence

Designing and implementing turnkey Agile transformation journeys is our core

focus. We have completed 15+ Transformation Journeys in the 4+ years of our journey as an Agile consulting company, helping transform organizations, programs, projects & teams & across product and services companies.

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Custom Solutions

Every customer scenario is unique and needs a customized agile transformation roadmap

which is contextual to them. We develop and execute Agile transformation services which are always aligned with clients' business objectives.

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Result Focus

We are transparent about our approach & methodology. Being honest about any

challenges or limitations and working closely with our client to find solutions is the core of a successful agile transformation. We ensure to keep our clients informed of progress, provide regular updates, and respond to their questions and concerns promptly.

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Culture

Agile is 80% culture and 20% processes. Our priority is to work with all layers -

Leadership, middle management and teams to create the right buy-in for implementing Agile. Executive support is critical to the success of an Agile transformation but equally important is engaging and empowering every employee and creating an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

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Continuous improvement

Agile transformations are ongoing processes that require continuous improvement with

closed feedback loops. This includes regularly reassessing the organization’s processes, structures, and culture to identify areas for improvement and making changes as needed.

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Trusted Consulting Partner

We ensure that our exit strategy is stronger than our entry strategy. Developing

internal competencies, creating self sustenance and stability in the system is very important for us. We also give great importance to establishing effective governance at the start of the transformation journey, defining the roles and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, creating a governance committee, and establishing clear decision-making processes.

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Our Agile Transformation Services Case Studies

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Agile transformation Services Client Testimonials

We have gathered great testimonials as an agile transformation company from our clients with whom we have worked on all aspects of agile transformations. From Agile transformation and consulting to Agile Coaching to SAFe transformation consulting.

Benzne was proactive in identifying needs and presenting us with solutions. They definitely were committed to making sure our team was embracing and adopting Agile correctly. They were the right partners for us to help with our transition from a Waterfall model to Agile model. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to adopt Agile

Anil Bhat, Sr. Director, Payment Services

Working with Benzne team was really smooth. They were able to introduce agile practices within the team without changing the culture of the team. Nothing was forced on the teams. Teams were demonstrated with the positive outcomes of each agile practice and everyone picked it up and adopted agile practices without much of hesitations

Senior Director Engineering, WazirX

We would see that Agile Thought process and mindset instilled in our associates. We also saw in this project all defined agile metrics where met due to guidance in Agile Processes and Ceremonies. They followed the letter and spirit. Their execution style is inclusive and collaborative. Appropriate tools like Moscow, planning poker , T shirt Sizing etc. were used in addition to various other templates and Jira & Assembla as needed as per the phase in the project

Lakshmi Kishore Kumar Nekkanti, Associate VP, IT Consulting Company

The overall Agile transformation over the last 12 months has been very successful. The overall process is mapped on the existing organization process. The Agile Coach and Scrum Masters aligned were very efficient. They got inculcated in our process and mapped agile at every stage. Very effectively worked with 12 scrum teams across the overall organization

Senior Director of Engineering, Financial Services

The great thing about Benzne is that they took the time to understand our organization and culture. Additionally, they were very motivated and willing to learn and adapt. They took feedback very well and were able to react based on that feedback. Overall, Benzne doesn’t only work with companies to try and instill best practices; they’re also very good at coaching individuals on a human level

Department Head, PropTech Company

Team Benzne was very prompt in responding to our requests and came back with a program design as per timelines, and delivered the program for 5 batches as per agreed timelines. The expertise and quality of the trainer were impressive

Senior Manager of Learning & Development, ITC Ltd.

Clients We Served

Benzne has designed and implemented turnkey Agile transformation journeys across Fintech, Healthcare, Insurance, Semiconductors, SaaS, Non-IT, Proptech & various other IT product and services companies. We have established ourselves as a trusted agile transformation and consulting company with 15+ Turnkey Agile Transformation journeys, 400+ Teams and a collective experience of 80+ years as Agile practitioners. We have worked with clients across services and product domains and added exceptional.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agile Transformation Consulting Services

1. What is agile transformation, and why is it important for organization?

Agile Transformation is the pursuit of ‘Agility’ in an organization’s ways of working. It is a long term strategic endeavour to impact the ‘culture’ & ‘mindset’ at all levels within an organization to be able to respond to changes – market, environment, customers, competitors, workforce, product and service value etc.

Agile transformation requires a combination of people, technical, operational, and organizational capabilities. Any agile transformation requires careful consideration of the organization’s current state and a clear understanding of the desired outcomes. A good agile company always starts with the business context and then designs a solution which is suited to the particular client situation.

Agility helps to organizations focus on collaboration, flexibility, and rapid adaptation to change. A successful agile transformation journey helps businesses align agility within the constraints of the organization and help them leverage agile ways of working to innovate constantly in a VUCA environment.

2. How can Benzne's Agile Transformation Consulting Services benefit organization?

Benzne helps organizations become more agile by developing and sustaining a collaborative, pull based, self organizing culture which constantly adapts to change and is extremely customer focused.

We design and implement business context driven, time bound, customized, framework agnostic turnkey agile transformations with clearly defined milestones after a thorough understanding of the client present state and the desired to-be state.

3. What sets Benzne apart from other agile transformation consulting firms?

As a globally trusted top agile transformation and consulting company, Benzne focus on building strong relationships with our clients, delivering exceptional value and consistently exceeding expectations. Our time bound, business context driven, framework agnostic focus differentiates us from other agile consulting companies.

4. How does Benzne approach the agile transformation process?

We divide any agile transformation process in the following steps :
1. Due Diagnostics: Know the current processes, structures, culture, and technology
2. Discuss and align with business leaders on the desired To-Be State
3. Stakeholder Sensitization and Buy-in
4. Finalize Agile Transformation Roadmap
5. Identify and execute quick win pilots
6. Implement, monitor & Improve
7. Scale and sustain
8. Building Internal competence for Self Sustenance

5. Can Benzne customize its agile transformation services to fit our organization's specific needs?

These is no single size fits all approach which can work in agile transformation. Every client is unique, their objectives, structure, competition landscape, strengths, improvement areas and a plethora of other factors guide their agile transformation journey. An Agile transformation for a financial services company will adopt a different approach than say an agile transformation in an IT services company.

We keep specific organizational requirements in consideration when designing an agile transformation roadmap, leveraging the best of scrum, kanban, XP and other agile and scaling agile frameworks.

6. What results can we expect from engaging with Benzne for agile transformation?

As a focused agile transformation & consulting company, below are some of the benefits of pursuing Agile Transformation with Benzne as a partner :

Ability to negotiate evolving market conditions by responding to change quickly and effectively
Focus on delivering value to the customer above everything else
Close customer collaboration and feedback helps companies build ‘right’ products and services
Reducing the Feedback Loop: Agile promotes the delivery of smaller pieces of working software frequently, which can help teams validate the goals of the product and pivot in case needed
Faster Value Realization: With Incremental delivery, companies reduce development time and get products and services to market faster which can deliver value to the end users faster
Better cross-functional collaboration and improved communication leading to better alignment and more efficient problem-solving
One team mindset, continuous testing and improvement, faster correction helps companies deliver high-quality products and services
Self Organizing Culture: Agile organizations promote self organizing culture with increased accountability, employee satisfaction and innovation
Pursuing Business Agility using agile transformation with SAFe consulting approaches

7. How long does the agile transformation process typically take?

Each organization has a different context and thus a different agile transformation journey. The duration of an agile transformation will depend on a multitude of factors like the present state, desired end state, geographical spread, size of the organization, width and depth wise agile maturity desired, leadership buy-in, organizational culture etc. Depending on these factors, an agile transformation journey can be anywhere from 6 months for team and program level agility to 2-3 years or beyond for business agility. Discuss and brainstorm with Agile transformation companies in detail before finalizing your agile transformation roadmap and expected duration and milestones.

8. Can Benzne provide ongoing support after the initial agile transformation process?

Yes, we engage and support our clients in their pursuit of agility – which is a continuous process, even after the outside-in driven agile transformation journey has been stabilized and internal competencies have been created to drive and sustain the agility.

Our Agile consultants work in advisory role as part of our agile transformation services and guide and support internal agile teams to constantly innovate, introduct, implement and internalize new industry trends and help the organizations to constantly be in a positive flux in pursuit of the ever evolving equilibrium in a VUCA world.

9. Is my organization ready for agile transformation, or are there prerequisites?

Agile ways of working help organizations adapt to changes in a VUCA world, constantly innovate and reinvent themselves and be more customer centric to deliver exceptional value to their end clients.

You should consider agile when the organization wants to move away from traditional gated, push based, siloed, change averse, big upfront planning based work culture to an iterative, incremental work culture which embraces change and encourages close collaboration with end customers. Though it sounds obvious, the complexity in driving such change are far too many, as it directly challenges the statu-quo, highlights areas in organization that are in inertia and also people who are resisting change due to various reasons like ghost of the past, fear of failure, ‘what’s in it for me?’ or just hopelessness.

10. What are some questions you need to ask before planning an agile transformation journey (notice that none of them explicitly mention agile)?

What is your long term business vision?
What is it that you need to get there?
How are you placed currently?
Are you moving continuously towards the right direction?
Could you frequently deliver just-enough but the most important things?
As an intrinsic part of your culture, are you embracing failure in your development process so that you do not need to fail when you go-live?
What do you mean by collaboration? Do you have a one-team mindset over safeguarding local interest and turf?
What is the effort you are willing to put to reach an immediate desirable ‘to-be state’ – time, budget, resources etc
How will you measure success?
What is the cost of failure?

Answer each of them, sincerely and you will have the first draft of a business outcome led transformation plan. Get outside experts to review and delve deeper into your first draft to know an external perspective and what is happening in the wider industry.

Start small with high impact low investment teams, early success is extremely important to get buy-in at all levels. Inspect and adapt, scale slowly (deal with scaling agile challenges once you have stabilize and shown quick results in select teams), measure and publish frequently and invest in upskilling and larger cultural impact.

11. How does Benzne ensure transparent communication throughout the consulting process?

Effective communication is key to building trust. We ensure to keep our clients informed of progress, provide regular updates, and respond to their questions and concerns promptly.

As an agile transformation company, we lay great stress on effective governance to ensure that the Agile transformation is managed effectively. This includes defining the roles and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, creating a governance committee, and establishing clear decision-making processes.

Having a clear vision and strategy for the Agile transformation is important for ensuring that everyone is working towards the same goals. This includes defining the desired outcomes of the transformation and creating a roadmap for achieving those outcomes. We develop and execute Agile strategies which are always aligned with clients’ business objectives

12. What comprises Enterprise agile transformation services?

Designing and implementing agile transformation roadmap from an organizational perspective, keeping the overall business objectives as the core focus and planning org wide agile implementation across all business units and supporting functions is typically an ask in any enterprise agile transformation service engagement. Companies usually start agile transformation with quick win pilots and then scale gradually.

13. Does Benzne provide agile enablement and transformation services?

Yes, diagnosing and understanding the current ways of working, designing complete transformation roadmap by taking inputs on the desired end state and discussions with all the stakeholders and then working closely with teams, middle management and senior leadership is the core services Benzne provides.

14. Do you do leadership consulting while designing an agile transformation roadmap?

Agile Transformation Roadmap and leadership consulting are very closely aligned and extremely important for the success of any agile implementation. Introducing, maturing and sustaining Agile ways of working requires considerable top down push and support. We work closely with the leadership to create the buy-in for agile implementation, understand their business objectives, sensitize them to what the journey will entail and what support will be needed from them.

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