In this conversation, Yuval and Andrey Knourenko discuss Aras Software's scaling journey. They reflect on the challenges faced during the transition, the impact of COVID-19, and the evolution of planning approaches and team structures. The discussion also touches on the influence of private equity on agile practices and the need for continuous improvement in agile methodologies, particularly in the context of emerging technologies such as AI.

"You have to be agile about agile."

"It's about the speed of the whole system."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Scaling with Agility

00:57 Understanding Ares Software and Its Journey

03:38 Challenges in Scaling and the Need for Methodology

05:31 Implementing SAFe: Initial Steps and Training

06:46 Outcomes of SAFe Implementation

08:28 Impact of COVID-19 on Agile Practices

11:14 Improvements and Trade-offs with SAFe

14:21 Team Structure and Mentorship in Agile

17:28 Evolving Beyond SAFe: Exploring New Methodologies

19:58 Tweaks and Innovations in Agile Practices

22:46 Analyzing Development Processes

24:12 Managing Iterations and Team Dependencies

26:53 Empowered Teams and Agile Structures

29:31 Adapting Agile Practices

32:59 Impact of Private Equity on Agile Practices

37:58 Navigating AI's Influence on Development

40:57 Key Takeaways from the Agile Journey

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Yuval Yeret is a business flow coach for the age of AI. Yuval is focused on helping mid-market and scale-up companies such as ARAS Software tackle hard shifts/inflection points and regain traction, speed, and impact through nuanced agility interventions.

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