A few weeks ago, I shared a post titled “How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility.” That article stemmed from observations with my current client, where I’m leading a $10 million product development program focused on digital identity—one of many firsts for them, including their inaugural Scaled Agile (SAFe) program. To keep things brief … Read more
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, agility has become more than a buzzword—it’s a critical capability for organizations aiming to stay competitive. However, many companies struggle with how to truly embed agility into their culture and operations. One powerful enabler of agility that often goes underappreciated is the shift to a product mindset. When businesses transition … Read more
Last week I covered two critical capabilities that stand out in our fast-paced and ever-evolving world, and the increasing complexity of systems. The two capabilities that stand out for me: curiosity and systems thinking. When combined, these two mindsets form a powerful duo that can unlock deeper insights and drive sustainable improvement. A recent Harvard … Read more
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, organizations are under constant pressure to innovate, adapt, and improve. As the complexity of systems—whether technological, organizational, or social—increases, two critical capabilities stand out: curiosity and systems thinking. When combined, these two mindsets form a powerful duo that can unlock deeper insights and drive sustainable improvement. The Role of … Read more
A curious article appeared in the September–October 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review, “The Business Case for Curiosity”, being the lead article in HBR’s Spotlight package on Curiousity. “Curiosity, we all know, is the spark that can lead to breakthrough innovation. And it turns out that it helps produce more than new ideas. Recent research … Read more
Following on from last week’s post Why Enterprises and Legacy Organizations Struggle with the Spotify Model. Over the years, Spotify’s approach to agility has captured the imagination of organizations worldwide. The promise of empowered, autonomous teams delivering value quickly and consistently is irresistible. Yet, many enterprises, particularly those with long histories (like a 300-year-old UK-based … Read more