What is Agile and what does it mean in the HR Applications
world?
The emergence of SaaS HR applications has proved a game changer
for HR, allowing the potential to make full use of the advantages
of Agile approaches to HR Transformations.
Traditionally, HR system implementations have followed a
'Waterfall' approach. In this methodology, projects move
through requirements-capture, analysis, design, build and test
phases in a structured, pre-planned sequence. The scope is clearly
defined and dependencies are managed holistically across all phases
of the project.
In contrast, Agile focuses on the implementation of features in
rapid, iterative cycles. Changing requirements can be accommodated
quickly and with ease; systems can be delivered straight 'out
of the box' followed by rapid cycles or 'sprints' of
development. Quicker and easier configuration phases and an
'off-the-shelf' approach to deployment increase speed,
flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
