In my last post, 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. Agile and Ethnography: More Than Just Surface Similarities At first glance, agile and ethnography might seem worlds … Read more
You know your organization needs to innovate—but how do you get there? Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the difference between staying relevant and being left behind. Whether you’re trying to keep pace with customer demands, get ahead of competitors, or prevent stagnation in an ever-changing market, innovation is the key to unlocking your business’s … Read more
Is anyone else heading to Business Agility Institute 2023 conference in New York today? No worries if you aren’t. I’m attending, virtually. I’m expecting an awesome online experience. Evan Leybourn, Laura Powers, and the Business Agility Institute (BAI) team have invested in top-notch tech, debated session design, coached presenters, and created inclusive interactions. It has … Read more
When people think of agile coaching, they often picture frameworks, ceremonies, and sticky notes. But beneath the surface, the most effective agile coaches are doing something deeper-something that looks a lot like ethnography. Agile Coaches as Organizational Ethnographers Ethnography is the study of people in their natural environments. Traditionally used by anthropologists, it’s about observing, listening, and … Read more
Strategy often seems straightforward: understand where you are, define where you want to go, and choose the best path to get there. Simple, right? But in reality, many organizations falter not because strategy is complex but because the execution is undermined by human factors. People introduce unpredictability, at the very least: Let us explore these … Read more
We all nod sagely when the topic of prioritisation comes up. “Focus on what matters most,” we preach. “Identify the vital few that will truly move the needle.” It sounds so simple, so logical. Yet, in the messy reality of organisational life, this fundamental principle often goes out the window, leaving us drowning in a … Read more