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Agile is Rock ‘n Roll with these 8 songs from Queen | Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, we took the first 4 steps with Queen. Time for the continuation of our Agile journey. Time for steps 5 through 8.

Turn on the playlist and get carried away.

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Step 5 | One Vision

The testing! Now we are being tested, for there is the dreaded first setback. Doubts strike: is it really such a good idea? Is it a real improvement? Will we get people on board or against? Now the stakes are high! Do we fall back into old systems or do we convert the resistance within the organization into positive energy? Can we scale up with Agile thinking in the organization? This requires an undeniably clear vision that inspires to get started en masse.

Lyrics

One man, one goal,

One mission.

One heart, one soul,

Just one solution.

One flash of light.

One god, one vision.

One flesh, one bone,

One true religion.

One voice, one hope,

One real decision.

Gimme one vision.

No wrong, no right.

I’m gonna tell you there’s no black and no white.

No blood, no stain.

All we need is one world-wide vision.

Step 6 | Don’t stop me now

Halfway up the climb, the valley is behind us, the summit becomes visible in all its glory. When the low point is overcome, indomitable energy is released. Of course there is plenty to improve, but we embrace the new way of working and improve time after time. Even the biggest critics see the gains and commit themselves fully. People correct each other and take each other in stride. How beautiful is that? New forces are released, full of energy and willpower we keep going. Unstoppable!

Lyrics

Tonight, I’m gonna have myself a real good time

I feel alive and the world I’ll turn it inside out, yeah

And floating around in ecstasy

So don’t stop me now don’t stop me

‘Cause I’m having a good time, having a good time

I’m a shooting star, leaping through the sky

Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity

I’m a racing car, passing by like Lady Godiva

I’m gonna go, go, go

There’s no stopping me

Step 7 | We are the champions

Peak it! We are on top of the mountain. We are getting better and better at achieving our goals, and this is reflected in the energy in the business and in the numbers. We are gaining market share, we are achieving good financial results and customer appreciation is rising. Employee satisfaction is also higher than ever and we are learning every day how to organize ourselves better. The obstacles have been overcome, bad guys defeated, everyone is safe and the profits are in. Above all, don’t forget to toast and enjoy the view!

Lyrics

I’ve paid my dues

Time after time

I’ve done my sentence

But committed no crime

And bad mistakes

I’ve made a few

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

But I’ve come through

We are the champions, my friends

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

In conclusion | We will rock you

And are we there? Is this the new status quo? And we live happily ever after? Probably for a while. But assume that this process is never ending. Because, from this mountaintop, you can probably already see the next mountaintop. Time for the energetic We Will Rock You. This song energizes people all over the world to keep going on new adventures together and reach great heights. Because every adventure is the beginning of a new one. Thank goodness. So clap and sing along.

Lyrics

Buddy, you’re a boy, make a big noise

Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday

You got mud on your face, you big disgrace

Kicking your can all over the place, singin’

We will, we will rock you

We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you’re a young man, hard man

Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday

You got blood on your face, you big disgrace

Waving your banner all over the place

We will, we will rock you, sing it!

We will, we will rock you, yeah