From Resistance to Effective Change Leadership in Agile Adoption | Florian Georgescu

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Florian Georgescu: From Resistance to Effective Change Leadership in Agile Adoption

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Florian shares his transformation from resisting organizational standardization to becoming a champion of strategic alignment. Initially fearing that standardization would stifle innovation and turn agile practices into rigid frameworks, he discovered the bigger picture when he became scrum master chapter lead for 12 scrum masters across multiple locations and cultures. The breakthrough came from implementing a three-level standardization approach: level 1 for non-negotiables, level 2 for encouraged patterns, and level 3 for team-specific innovations. Using the 80/20 principle, they focused on the 20% of standards that would create 80% of alignment. The scrum master chapter became a learning hub where teams could share their level 3 innovations, creating a balance between consistency and creativity that enabled effective cross-tribe collaboration.

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About Florian Georgescu

Florian is a seasoned Agile Coach with 10+ years of experience guiding teams across startups to large enterprises. He specializes in tailoring workflows, mentoring Scrum Masters, and fostering collaboration. Passionate about continuous improvement, Florian helps organizations boost agility and align delivery with strategic goals for lasting impact.

You can link with Florian Georgescu on LinkedIn.

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