I recently had the opportunity to switch companies and venture into a new contract. Along with farewells and well-wishes came gifts. I will always appreciate the care and detail that everyone showed, especially in a gift they gave me that held a hidden, powerful message.
During my time at this company, I worked closely with a group of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) developers. A developer gifted me a coffee mug (which I’m sharing in the image), on which she included all the elements of Agile and Scrum that could fit on the mug. However, one thing caught my eye: the question “Is Agile right for us?”
When I read this, I couldn’t help but feel pride, peace, and a touch of satisfaction. There are two reasons, that I could identify, that triggered these feelings.
Firstly, the simple fact that they had the courage to ask me that question shows that the team is mature enough to openly challenge my own role on the team. This is done with the confidence that no one will take offense as the question comes with good intentions.
The second reason was that, despite questioning whether Agile is what they need, they decided to continue down this path. The team appreciated the culture that Agile brings, such as having open discussions, collaborating together, and challenging each other’s viewpoints.
Once I processed this, I knew that I could leave with the confidence that they will continue seeking opportunities to continually improve their development process while supporting one another. All of this inevitably leads to a sense of satisfaction, knowing that the guidance one has provided is welcomed and valued.
Many thanks to the FPR team for all the lessons you taught me. Until we meet again…
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