What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “change?” For many of us, words like anxious, overwhelmed, or unknown pop into our heads. Why is it that changes and transitions bring on so much negative energy? One hypothesis is that we may be wired to fear change.

Imagine our ancestors in nomadic times as they assessed their surroundings for any sign of change and possible danger, since the two most often went hand in hand. Perhaps our DNA is to blame for associating “same” with safety and “change” with danger.

Change is a hot topic for project managers. Agile management takes a different look at change than traditional project management. Instead of simply managing change, Agile aims to pursue and embrace change, using it as a source of strength throughout the project life cycle.

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