AGILE AND LEAN 

AGILE AND LEAN

Agile Integration:

Agile, with its emphasis on iterative development, collaboration, adaptability, and frequent deliveries, aligns well with GEICO's need for faster adaptability to market changes. The report suggests employing Agile for large projects by breaking them into smaller units, allowing the EA team to coordinate with stakeholders and streamline project flow.

Lean Integration:

Lean principles, focusing on eliminating waste and delivering value, are highlighted to optimize resources and remove inefficiencies in GEICO's processes. The report emphasizes Lean's role in reducing delays, enhancing delivery efficiency, and improving overall project management, aligning with GEICO's continuous improvement objectives.

Agile Team:

The Agile team at GEICO is described as working adaptively and iteratively, involving various stakeholders such as architects and business analysts. Examples of Agile practices, including sprint engagements, are outlined to showcase how Agile principles are implemented to ensure project alignment with the company's overall structure.

Kanban vs. Scrum:

The report recommends the use of Kanban for the Enterprise Architecture team at GEICO, citing its flexibility, visible management, and suitability for variable workloads. It highlights Kanban's adaptability to shifting priorities and changing scopes, making it ideal for architectural projects characterized by constant development and evolving strategies. The decision between Kanban and Scrum at GEICO is presented as contingent on project nature, team preferences, and the balance between structure and flexibility. Both approaches are recognized as having strengths, and the choice depends on specific project requirements and objectives.