--- title: How To Make An Agile Transformation Stick description: It is important to make sure that teams and organizations do not slip back into their old habits. image: https://info.projectbrilliant.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-learning-stick-top-tips-from-learning-psychology-e1527672325421.webp --- - [agile@projectbrilliant.com](mailto:agile@projectbrilliant.com) - [317.646.4468](tel:13176464468) Follow Us : - - - - - [![Project Brilliant](https://projectbrilliant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-website-header.png)](https://projectbrilliant.com/) [![Project Brilliant](https://projectbrilliant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-website-header.png)](https://projectbrilliant.com/) - [Why Agile](https://projectbrilliant.com/why-agile/) - [Case Studies and Testimonials](https://projectbrilliant.com/realworldresults/) - [Agile For Leaders](https://projectbrilliant.com/agile-for-leaders/) - [What We Do](https://projectbrilliant.com/what-we-do/) - [Business Agility Partner](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/agile-consulting-partner) - [Free Resources](https://projectbrilliant.com/downloadable-content/) - [Downloadable Content](https://projectbrilliant.com/downloadable-content/) - [Video Content](https://projectbrilliant.com/downloadable-content/) - [Blog](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/blog?_ga=2.186587433.1094457422.1685119537-587356224.1675436569&_gl=1*1dtfgwo*_ga*NTg3MzU2MjI0LjE2NzU0MzY1Njk.*_ga_VMCJPJ381L*MTY4NTExOTUzNy4xMi4xLjE2ODUxMjAwODYuMC4wLjA.*_ga_PBRJRK9T8W*MTY4NTExOTUzNy4yOS4xLjE2ODUxMjAwODYuNTguMC4w*_gcl_au*NjcyODk5MTYuMTY4NTExOTUzOA..) - [Trainings](https://projectbrilliant.com/trainings/) - [Certified Scrum Master](https://projectbrilliant.com/certified-scrum-master/) - [Advanced Certified ScrumMaster](https://projectbrilliant.com/advanced-certified-scrummaster/) - [Certified Scrum Product Owner](https://projectbrilliant.com/certified-scrum-product-owner/) - [Agile Leadership: Executive](https://projectbrilliant.com/agile-leadership-executive-organization/) - [Agile Leadership: Manager](https://projectbrilliant.com/agile-leadership-executive-team/) - [Free Webinar Series](https://projectbrilliant.com/free-webinar-series/) - [Contact Us](https://projectbrilliant.com/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://projectbrilliant.com/careers/) - [Why Agile](https://projectbrilliant.com/why-agile/) - [Case Studies and Testimonials](https://projectbrilliant.com/realworldresults/) - [Agile For Leaders](https://projectbrilliant.com/agile-for-leaders/) - [What We Do](https://projectbrilliant.com/what-we-do/) - [Business Agility Partner](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/agile-consulting-partner) - [Free Resources](https://projectbrilliant.com/downloadable-content/) - [Downloadable Content](https://projectbrilliant.com/downloadable-content/) - [Video Content](https://projectbrilliant.com/downloadable-content/) - [Blog](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/blog?_ga=2.186587433.1094457422.1685119537-587356224.1675436569&_gl=1*1dtfgwo*_ga*NTg3MzU2MjI0LjE2NzU0MzY1Njk.*_ga_VMCJPJ381L*MTY4NTExOTUzNy4xMi4xLjE2ODUxMjAwODYuMC4wLjA.*_ga_PBRJRK9T8W*MTY4NTExOTUzNy4yOS4xLjE2ODUxMjAwODYuNTguMC4w*_gcl_au*NjcyODk5MTYuMTY4NTExOTUzOA..) - [Trainings](https://projectbrilliant.com/trainings/) - [Certified Scrum Master](https://projectbrilliant.com/certified-scrum-master/) - [Advanced Certified ScrumMaster](https://projectbrilliant.com/advanced-certified-scrummaster/) - [Certified Scrum Product Owner](https://projectbrilliant.com/certified-scrum-product-owner/) - [Agile Leadership: Executive](https://projectbrilliant.com/agile-leadership-executive-organization/) - [Agile Leadership: Manager](https://projectbrilliant.com/agile-leadership-executive-team/) - [Free Webinar Series](https://projectbrilliant.com/free-webinar-series/) - [Contact Us](https://projectbrilliant.com/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://projectbrilliant.com/careers/) # How To Make An Agile Transformation Stick [Agile](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-learning-stick-top-tips-from-learning-psychology-e1527672325421.webp?width=960&length=960&name=how-to-make-learning-stick-top-tips-from-learning-psychology-e1527672325421.webp) | December 27, 2022 | By [PB Team Member](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/blog) ![](https://info.projectbrilliant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/how-to-make-learning-stick-top-tips-from-learning-psychology-e1527672325421.webp?width=960&length=960&name=how-to-make-learning-stick-top-tips-from-learning-psychology-e1527672325421.webp) Previously, I wrote about top-down and bottom-up Agile transformations. After the organization has started its transformation, it is important to make sure that the teams and organization are not slipping back into their old habits. Especially if Agile is new, it is easy to regress. Sticking with it is critical so the teams and organization can get the most out of the transformation. Below are three focus areas that I believe are important to help a transformation gain steam and then begin to make lasting change. ### **Education** Those who are not familiar with Agile need to be educated, and those who are familiar with Agile should continue their education. Identify areas within the organization that could be improved and explain how Agile methodologies can make a positive impact. Create an Agile champions team and encourage Agile ambassadors to spread the word or hold lunch and learns. Invite people to attend the daily scrum and look at the burndown chart so they start to get an idea of how the teams operate. Engage others and encourage their teams to become Agile. ### **Patience** An organization is not going to transform overnight. Or in a week. Or in a month. Set expectations that the process will take time, but remind people that the team is completing work and inspecting and adapting regularly, so they will be able to provide feedback and see continuous improvement. Let people know that Agile brings a level of transparency that will help make challenges visible early on. Bringing Agile into an organization can be a culture change, so be patient.   ### **Support** From an executive level, let the team know you are behind them and support their actions. That is important and can make a difference by letting the team feel comfortable and confident to try new things, learn and get better. From a team level, be willing to engage with management and explain what you are doing. Justify why pair programming is helpful and not a waste of time. 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