What is agile (from consulting perspective)?

Question

We keep hearing about agile, how enterprises should become agile. Can someone plainly explain what consultants mean when they talk about agility. My attempts to learn about agile online were futile. i understand what it is broadly, but would have a difficult time explaining it to a 5 year old.

Answer 1

Honestly? It is basically the latest buzz word that consultants will pitch to earn the next project / contract

More serious answer: Agile here is the same concept as in IT, and self explanatory: we are trying to help the client take in new information faster and operate pivots faster, so they become more nimble. We are trying to get the client to behave like a cheetah instead of a rinoceros

Answer 2

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Here's a few consulting blogs to get you started, distinguishing interviewee-orientated blogs from career-orientated blogs: 1. Interviewee-orientated blogs Victor Cheng's... (read entire answer)

Answer 3

Hi Anonymous, I can give you a clear answer for MBB firms. The location of your office has ZERO impact on your staf... (read entire answer)

Hi Anonymous, I can give you a clear answer for MBB firms. The location of your office has ZERO impact on your staffing! The entire German system is treated as ONE office (wit... (read entire answer)

Answer 4

Hi Anonymous, it completely depends on the opportunity you are following after consulting. If you move to an indust... (read entire answer)

Hi Anonymous, it completely depends on the opportunity you are following after consulting. If you move to an industry role in a relatively junior position, hours are usually b... (read entire answer)