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56 learned from the previous one . It ’ s also a methodology which values human communication and feedback , allowing businesses to adapt to changes so that they can produce working results . Speaking to FinTech Magazine about Yorkshire Building Society ’ s digital transformation , Portfolio Delivery Manager , Ben Sampson , outlines the importance of forging the right culture for Agile . “ For a business to become agile , we need a culture that is transparent , challenging and empowers people to take ownership ,” he says . “ We don ’ t want too much structure or hierarchy : we need people to feel they can be innovative and that it ’ s OK to try something and fail on a small scale .” Agile has proven to be a successful methodology for the building society and its quickly becoming commonplace in the business world . In fact , according to the Project Management Institute , more than 70 % of organisations have incorporated some Agile approaches whilst more than a quarter of manufacturing firms use Agile exclusively . Yet , Agile isn ’ t the only approach you can take if you
“ Act as if you have no money , even if you have money ,” he enthuses . “ It was that leanness that got you there in the first place ”
— Amir Nooriala , COO , OakNorth AUGUST 2019