Change capability as the key to market leadership and customer orientation

Agile Excellence

Enable change capability in the organization, leadership and team

Agility is much more than just a framework for project implementation. It is a mindset that enables companies to meet the ever-increasing demands of a complex market. Agility affects the dimensions of processes, strategy, structure, culture, people and leadership. Stronger involvement of each individual employee in a self-organized, networked process enables a comprehensive understanding of customer needs across the entire value network. This results in customized solutions and, ultimately, entrepreneurial agility.

We take a holistic approach to your agile transformation. Through iterative change cycles, we create the foundation for continuous adaptability. Our certified consultants not only have many years of experience in agile transformation, but also extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise.

Where and how can your company benefit from agility?

Together with you, we examine the areas in which agility can be used profitably and what the first steps could look like. Discover how you can reach the next level of agility. The answer is often not where you expect it to be. Take the maturity level check with us and find out.

What agile skills do you need for your transformation?

Employees must internalise new forms of work step by step. Experience-based learning is essential for sustainable embedding.

We empower, support and qualify your employees throughout the entire transformation process.

How does the demand on leadership change in agility?

We offer coaching for managers and work with you to shape your agile strategy and vision. We accompany the development journey of the agile coach in your organisation.

Our competences in Agile Excellence

Our Consulting Services in Agile Excellence

Agile maturity check and target picture

Make agility measurable and identify added value

Your challenges:

Lack of clarity about where the starting point is in agile transformation
Uncertainty as to whether agile working is necessary at all
Necessity of a change in thinking or a "mindset change" in agile working companies in order to replace the traditional, hierarchical leadership approach with agile leadership
Lack of clarity about one's own understanding of leadership, communication channels, and the future collaboration model.

UNITY solution approach:

Qualitative assessment of the current status quo by experts according to the UNITY Maturity Model.
Joint development of the individual target goals and vision
Derive quick wins and recommendations for action
Develop a roadmap for agilen transformation
Transparent depiction of the current and target state of the organization's agile maturity level
Provision of a target picture with concrete recommendations for action
Realize the target state by implementing the roadmap in agile sprints
Continuous reflection and amendments in the process
Step-by-step approach to the agile target picture with each sprint

Agile leadership

Strengthening and developing managers

Your challenges:

Lack of clarity about the new understanding of leadership and communication channels in agile organizations
Need for a new kind of leader who is empowering, empathetic and coaches
Need for a mindset change and a trusting work environment for agile leadership
Lack of clarity about the future collaboration model in agile organizations
Need for demand- and goal-oriented empowerment of managers for agile transformation

UNITY solution approach:

Agile Leadership Quick Check for self-assessment and identification of the elements of agile leadership already practiced
UNITY approach model to sustainably establish Agile Leadership in organizations by individually adapting it to the needs of the managers
Identification of the basic building blocks of a trusting work environment: the ability, willingness and freedom to take action
Management coaching to sustainably establish the agile leadership concept in organizations and involve our partners in the UNITY Innovation Alliance.

Introducing agile frameworks

Identify and combine the right approaches

Your challenges:

Introducing and accepting new or adapted work models in the company
Adapting existing processes and structures to the new work models
Inviting and involving employees to promote their motivation and acceptance of the new work models
Using OKR to ensure that the strategic decisions are effective in the long term and generate added value for the company

UNITY solution approach:

Thorough analysis of your requirements and customized consulting to select suitable agile frameworks and approaches
Joint implementation of selected agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, NEXUS, LeSS) and adaptation to specific needs
Support of the comprehensive company transformation through experienced agile coaches, promotion of agile working and self-organization in teams
Support in defining and introducing agile roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach) to effectively implement agile principles
Collaborative prioritization, clear product visions, and project goals for focus and effective implementation
Long-term support in establishing agile frameworks and anchoring agile principles in the company

Agile qualification

Organizational & Employee Enablement

Your challenges:

Developing an agile mindset and the ability to adapt in the organization
Enabling self-organized work based on the competencies and interests of team members
Overcoming the challenges of introducing agile working methods
Training employees and managers to obtain the necessary knowledge and tools for agile transformation

UNITY solution approach:

Targeted preparation and creating awareness through trainings, workshops and training sessions for practical agile knowledge transfer
Customized trainings with theoretical foundations, sharing experiences and exercises on agile frameworks and roles
Sharpen the agile mindset by focusing on trust, openness and transparency in accordance with the context
Instill the end-to-end mindset to break down silos
Agile coaching by using current situations for training and sharing best practices to strengthen the teams' ability to solve problems

Assumption of roles and team support

Strengthening & stabilizing agile teams

Your challenges:

Ensuring high performance within agile teams
Successful ramp-up and increasing motivation in assigned roles
Preventing "falling back" into old patterns and models
Creating a culture of learning and continuous feedback
Integrating DevOps teams into the line organization

UNITY solution approach:

Agile team facilitation and coaching by supporting project teams and taking on agile roles
Adapt the approach to the needs of the business to enable sustainable change
Assess the current state and develop a suitable agile collaboration model
Agile qualification by means of training and education for employees and managers to gain the required knowledge and skills for the agile transformation
Support of the team in the independent implementation of agile working methods and improvement potentials by the agile coach

Our benefits

High level of responsiveness and adaptability

Responsibility, cooperation and transparency in the team

Short time-to-market

Clear planning and visible results

Successful cooperation between IT and business

Iterative approach to corporate strategy

Inquire now: Your start to a holistic transformation

Hybrid Work Quick Check

Future Business

1 day workshop

The flexibility of hybrid working models brings complexity. Our "Hybrid Work Quick Check" assesses how your company is positioned in this landscape.

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SAFe – LPM Enablement

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We support you in successfully implementing and optimizing lean portfolio management within the framework of the Scaled Agile Framework.

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SAFe – Best Practices & Standardization

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We support the implementation and standardization of proven agile practices in the context of Agile Release Trains and Solution Trains.

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SAFe – Tools & Processes

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We support you in the implementation and optimization of agile processes and tools, using Jira, Confluence, Kanban and many more.

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SAFe – System Architect

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We optimize the architectural and technical leadership for your agile product development within the framework of the Scaled Agile Framework.

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SAFe – Release Train Engineer

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We ensure the coordination and alignment of an Agile Release Train in accordance with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

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SAFe – Product Management

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We drive your agile product development within the framework of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

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SAFe Quick Check

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

Our Quick Check offers a quick assessment of your readiness for the introduction of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

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SAFe – Road to First PI Planning

IT Transformation

After consultation, at least one PI

We support you in the preparation and implementation of your first PI planning for an Agile Release Train (ART).

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SAFe Basic Training

IT Transformation

1 Tag, onsite oder remote

Our basic training offers a sound introduction to the SAFe framework for your company. From the basics to practical implementation.

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What customers say about Agile Excellence with UNITY

“UNITY was critical for the successful transformation of our stage gate process to a hybrid Agile-Stage-Gate approach. The implemented method helps us better structure our work to provide superior output in shorter time. This journey has been of great value to the way our team works together.”

Dr. Martin Kovacik

Vice President Technologies IMM China

KraussMaffei

“UNITY supported us in effectively implementing the Future Operating Model 2.0 through its structured approach, the suitable project setup, and its in-depth IT expertise. In the process, we were able to develop viable concepts and implement them efficiently in close collaboration. Thanks to a strong organizational structure and a modern IT infrastructure, we are also very well positioned for future growth.”