In today’s fast-paced business world, agility is not just a buzzword; it’s a survival strategy. But how often do we see “agile” initiatives getting stifled under the weight of traditional “just do it” leadership? Drawing on a rich tapestry of insights from more than a decade of industry evolution in navigating change — particularly the … Read more
One of my former colleagues asked for some advice today. He’d been approached about a role as a “Business Change Delivery Lead”. The potential employer seeks candidates with Business Change experience and qualifications, but the details cover project management, change management, with a single mention of Agile PM certifications. Looking at the specification (the “job … Read more
For those who know me, I love Halloween. Happily experiment and create shocking artifacts (like last year’s three-amigo pumpkins). Halloween is a time for costumes, haunted houses, and surprises around every corner—but it’s also a great metaphor for exploring business agility! Much like knocking on doors for “trick or treat,” embarking on a journey to … Read more
Last week, I wrote a post From Logistics to Ecosystems: How Early Innovations in Freight Technology Helped Deliver Today’s Ecosystem Economy inspired by the book, The Ecosystem Economy. In that post, I further discussed the shift toward an ecosystem economy, where interconnected networks of partnerships replace traditional sector siloes, enabling businesses to co-create value in … Read more
At the beginning of the year, I wrote a post The Ecosystem Economy: How Business Agility Will Shape—and Be Shaped by—Our $100 Trillion Future after reading the book, The Ecosystem Economy. In that post, I discussed the shift toward an ecosystem economy, where interconnected networks of partnerships replace traditional sector siloes, enabling businesses to co-create … Read more
In my previous posts, I argued that agile coaching doesn’t just venture into ethnographic territory. I think it depends on it. Let’s dig deeper into why this is true, and what it means for anyone serious about leading change in complex organizations. Ethnographic methods can significantly enhance Agile coaching by providing deep, context-sensitive insights into team dynamics, cultural norms, … Read more