“Agility over Agile” is a concept that emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and responsive to change, rather than strictly adhering to the methodologies or frameworks commonly associated with Agile as used in projects and product development. Here’s why this perspective can be important: Adaptability In a rapidly changing business environment, the ability to adapt … Read more
For change activists in organizations, pushing past the status quo can feel like an uphill battle. It’s easy for teams and individuals to fall into the comfort of routine, relying on the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset. Challenging this inertia can be intimidating, and yes, frustrating. But meaningful change doesn’t come from … Read more
In the realm of complex projects, predictability often emerges as a top priority for executives. The allure of being able to forecast outcomes, timelines, and budgets with precision is undeniably attractive. Predictability promises control, stability, and a semblance of certainty in an otherwise turbulent environment. But why is it so desired, and what impact does … Read more
One of my all-time favorite reads on business agility and leadership is “Turn the Ship Around!” by L. David Marquet. This book brilliantly chronicles the true story of how Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander, transformed the USS Santa Fe from one of the worst-performing submarines in the fleet to one of the best. Thankfully, … Read more
I’ve been catching up on some of the conference sessions I have added to my personal Kanban over the year. One of the sessions from the recent Lean Kanban Central Europe 2015, truly caught my eye. “Turn Your Organisation Into A Laboratory with Strategy Deployment” by the excellent Karl Scotland. During his talk, he raises … Read more
World Usability Day “occurs annually to promote the values of usability, usability engineering, user-centered design, universal usability, and every user’s responsibility to ask for things that work better. The day adopts a different theme each year”. 2015 is the Ten Year Anniversary for World Usability Day, themed “The Year of Innovation”. Innovation can take many … Read more