How to Become an Agile Company - Case Study

Explore a case study on transforming into an Agile company, presented at EuroPython 2014. Delve into STX Next's journey from a small business to one of Europe's largest Python companies, emphasizing their adoption of agile and scrum methodologies. Learn about effective implementation of agile development processes in a large-scale environment with nearly 100 developers. Discover insights on business growth, challenges in Python development, and strategies for future expansion. Gain valuable knowledge on building de-localized teams, managing frequently changing teams, and fostering rapid learning among young team members to create synergy. Understand key Agile enterprise concepts, including the Agile Manifesto, time tracking, work visualization, company retrospectives, and open communication. Examine STX Next's evolution from 2005 to their current status and future plans, illustrating how collaborative efforts can yield results greater than the sum of their parts.