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."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Scaling with Agility00:57 Understanding Ares Software and Its Journey03:38 Challenges in Scaling and the Need for Methodology05:31 Implementing SAFe: Initial Steps and Training06:46 Outcomes of SAFe Implementation08:28 Impact of COVID-19 on Agile Practices11:14 Improvements and Trade-offs with SAFe14:21 Team Structure and Mentorship in Agile17:28 Evolving Beyond SAFe: Exploring New Methodologies19:58 Tweaks and Innovations in Agile Practices22:46 Analyzing Development Processes24:12 Managing Iterations and Team Dependencies26:53 Empowered Teams and Agile Structures29:31 Adapting Agile Practices32:59 Impact of Private Equity on Agile Practices37:58 Navigating AI's Influence on Development40:57 Key Takeaways from the Agile JourneyFollow Andrey on LinkedinLearn more about Aras Software and its journey towards agilityYuval 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. https://yuvalyeret.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalyeret/