An agile project manager has started working in a company that builds shopping centers.

Gaining stakeholder buy-in for agile practices is crucial for the successful implementation of these methodologies. Organizing a meeting with relevant stakeholders to explain the benefits of agile and how the practices are relevant to the project is an effective way to engage them in the process. This approach allows for direct communication, clarification of potential doubts, and the opportunity to address specific concerns stakeholders may have. It also demonstrates the project manager’s commitment to transparency and collaboration, which are core values of agile methodologies. By involving stakeholders in this manner, they are more likely to understand and support the agile transformation.

The recommendation aligns with insights from the Project Management Institute, which emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and communication in project success12. Furthermore, the Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) materials highlight the significance of stakeholder involvement in business analysis and the adoption of new practices34.