The synergies between agile framework and change management

Dalvi, Gayatri Ajay (2024) The synergies between agile framework and change management. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Over the past several years, the business environment has become highly unpredictable and thus companies are in a state of constant change. This dissertation focuses on the interface between agile frameworks and change management to offer better ways of adjusting in organisations so that projects and change initiatives can be effectively implemented while delivering the expected results sustainably. The research objectives are to investigate the potential benefits of, study the potential drawbacks of, outline the effect of, and find the possible strategy for integrating the two approaches and possibly attain the concept of synergy. Thus, the study starts with a brief description of various agile approaches, which include, but are not limited to, Scrum and Kanban, based on the principles, like flexibility, iterations, and customers’ cooperation. It also examines at the framework models that are typical in the change management area such as Kotter’s 8-step model and the ADKAR model to understand the transition processes more and how to deal with the resistance. The literature review provides insights to the advantage of applying both these methodologies, for instance enhanced responsiveness, and higher proportion of successful projects; and the likely difficulties and factors that hinders the implementation of the methodologies such as culture change, leadership and support among others.

Both primary and secondary research techniques are used to assess the effect of agile-change management on organisational performance. Agile adoption via change management is beneficial and aligning change management with agile frameworks improves the successful implementation of change, flexibility, and structures for projects. The presented work also reveals the key success factors for synergies, communication throughout the process, feedback culture, and leadership. Therefore, this research seeks to add to the body of knowledge by establishing the gap between the effects of the agile frameworks and change management. The recommendations contained in this research are thus fertile and pragmatic for organisations and businesses that need to grapple with the dynamics of change in today’s volatile organisational environment underpinning sustainable improvement.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Walsh, Jeffrey UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > Economics > Business H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Management of Change H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Organisational Behaviour > Organisational Culture
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in International Business
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	11 Aug 2025 10:06
Last Modified:	11 Aug 2025 10:06
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8473

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