This thesis analyzes the effects of agility on the success of change management. The goal is to answer the question whether and how the use of agile methods can be beneficial in this field by analyzing the impact of exemplary methods on distinct success factors of change management.
Agility is on trend. Agile organizations will have a growing need for agile change frameworks in the future. Therefore, the discipline of change management could benefit from influences and inspirations from agile project management methods, which have gained popularity in recent years.
The examples for agile methods chosen for analysis in this thesis are Scrum and Design Thinking. Scrum is the method used most in software industry, where the trend for agile project management has its roots. In contrast, Design Thinking stems from the area of innovation. It is also described as the exact opposite of project management as we know it. The two methods share many similarities, like their focus on collaboration and an iterative process, but they approach projects in different ways.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Change Management
- Change
- Change Management
- Change Management Process
- Project Management
- Project
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Management Process
- General Project Management Procedure Models
- Project Organizational Structures
- Project Roles
- Multi-project management
- Agile Project Management
- Agile Manifesto
- Comparison of Agile and Traditional Project Management
- Scrum
- Definition of Scrum
- History of Scrum
- Pillars of Scrum
- Scrum Process
- Scrum Roles
- Product Owner
- Development Team
- Scrum Master
- Scrum Events
- Sprint
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- Scrum Artifacts
- Product Backlog
- Sprint Backlog
- Increment
- Definition of Done
- Scaling Scrum
- Design Thinking
- History of Design Thinking
- Definition of Design Thinking
- Principles of Design Thinking
- Design Thinking Process
- Understand
- Empathize
- Define
- Ideate
- Prototype
- Test
- Implementation of Results
- Design Thinking Moderator
- Design Thinking Tools
- Scaling Design Thinking
- Change Management
- Analysis
- Analysis of Management Systems
- Analysis of Project Management Systems
- Analysis of Basic Characteristics
- Scrum's Basic Characteristics
- Design Thinking's Basic Characteristics
- Analysis of Impact on Success Factors of Change Management
- Success Factors of Change Management
- Vision and Goals
- Scrum's Impact on Vision and Goals
- Design Thinking's Impact on Vision and Goals
- Communication
- Scrum's Impact on Communication
- Design Thinking's Impact on Communication
- Leadership
- Scrum's Impact on Leadership
- Design Thinking's Impact on Leadership
- Participation
- Scrum's Impact on Participation
- Design Thinking's Impact on Participation
- Qualification
- Scrum's Impact on Qualification
- Design Thinking's Impact on Qualification
- Project Management
- Scrum's Influence on Project Management
- Design Thinking's Influence on Project Management
- Conclusion
- Résumé
- Recommendations and Prospects
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This master thesis critically analyzes the usage of selected agile project management methods, specifically Scrum and Design Thinking, in the context of change management. The study aims to explore the effectiveness of these agile methodologies in facilitating successful change processes within organizations.
- The application of agile project management methods in change management
- The impact of Scrum and Design Thinking on key success factors of change management, including communication, leadership, and participation
- A comparative analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Scrum and Design Thinking in relation to change management
- The implications of utilizing these agile methodologies for organizational effectiveness and change implementation
- Recommendations for the successful integration of Scrum and Design Thinking into change management strategies
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a general overview of the topic, outlining the research question and the methodology employed. Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical background, discussing change management concepts, project management frameworks, and the principles of agile project management, particularly focusing on Scrum and Design Thinking.
Chapter 3 presents an in-depth analysis of the selected agile methods, exploring their basic characteristics, potential impact on success factors of change management, and their strengths and weaknesses in relation to the overall change process. The analysis specifically examines the influence of these methods on vision and goals, communication, leadership, participation, qualification, and project management.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the application of Scrum and Design Thinking within the context of change management. Key terms include agile project management, change management, organizational transformation, success factors, communication, leadership, participation, qualification, project management, and implementation.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anna-Lena Rohwedder (Autor:in), 2017, A Critical Analysis of the Usage of Selected Agile Project Management Methods in Change Management, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/377835
