ABSTRACT
Governance and process are often seen as overhead when discussing the ability to support and thrive in an agile environment. Can a team that is flexible and performing at a high level of creativity and maximum freedom be governed by bureaucracy? Aren’t process and agility counter in both goals and purpose? It only seems natural that agility does not require a high level of process. Isn’t it? When working with agile teams we are confident in believing every manager has encountered these questions, or perhaps has even vocalized these same sentiments. The reality of the situation is, governance and process are essential elements in preparing for agility.
