05/30/2026
12 Principles of agile in
1) Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward
Act with integrity, care, trustworthiness, and compliance — both within the organization and externally. Stewardship covers responsibilities to finances, people, the environment, and organizational reputation.
2) Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment
Build a team culture of shared ownership, trust, and accountability so that people work together effectively toward project objectives.
3) Effectively Engage with Stakeholders
Understand stakeholder needs, interests, and influence, and engage them proactively throughout the project to drive value and reduce risk.
4) Focus on Value
Continually evaluate and adjust to deliver the value the project is intended to produce. Value is the ultimate measure of project success.
5) Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions
View the project as a system of interdependent, interacting parts, and recognize how changes in one area ripple through the whole.
6) Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors
Motivate, influence, coach, and guide the team. Leadership can come from anyone, not just those in formal authority.
7) Tailor Based on Context
Design the project approach to fit the unique context — objectives, stakeholders, governance, and environment. There is no one-size-fits-all method.
8) Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables
Embed quality throughout so that outputs meet requirements and stakeholder expectations, reducing rework and increasing value.
8) Navigate Complexity
Continually assess and address complexity arising from human behavior, system interactions, uncertainty, and ambiguity, so the team can move forward effectively.
10) Optimize Risk Responses
Continually evaluate threats and opportunities, then respond appropriately to maximize positive outcomes and minimize negative impacts.
11) Embrace Adaptability and Resiliency
Build the capacity to absorb change, recover from setbacks, and keep advancing toward objectives in a changing environment.
12) Enable Change to Achieve the Envisioned Future State
Prepare and support people and organizations to adopt and sustain change, helping move from the current state to the desired future state.