An Agile Coach plays a pivotal role in guiding individuals, teams, and organizations toward the successful adoption of Agile practices and principles. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and responsiveness, they help create an environment where Agile can thrive. Instilling an Agile Mindset Central to an Agile Coach’s mission is instilling an Agile … Read more
In a world where “more” often feels like the answer, it’s powerful to pause and ask if “less” might actually move us forward faster. Complexity creeps into our products, processes, and even decision-making frameworks. Yet, time and again, the most impactful outcomes are rooted in simplicity. Agility shines in simplicity. It’s easy to add layers … Read more
As the digital workplace transforms, many companies face a familiar question: does the traditional intranet still serve a purpose? Having returned to ATOS as an engagement manager, I’ve witnessed a compelling shift firsthand. ATOS recently adopted Yammer, a leading provider of private enterprise social networks. Yammer’s platform—similar to Facebook, yet secure for corporate users—has revolutionized … Read more
This week, while clearing out an old laptop bag, I stumbled across a stash of my business cards from my time at Parity. These cards hadn’t seen daylight in over 10 years, yet holding them again sparked memories of an exciting chapter in my career. As a Principal Consultant at Parity Solutions, I was fortunate … Read more
I recently wrote a post inspired by a 2,000 year old book, Mastering Business Agility: Lessons from Sun Tzu’s Art of War Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). He is most acclaimed for his work, The Art of War, a timeless … Read more
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). He is most acclaimed for his work, The Art of War, a timeless treatise on military strategy that has influenced both military and business thinking for centuries. The Art of War is not just … Read more