Let’s face it: not everyone walks into a workshop ready to brainstorm or engage—especially when they’re deep in routine tasks or delivery pressures. But great workshops aren’t about forcing people to have fun; they’re about creating a safe environment that subtly nudges participants out of their comfort zones while keeping them engaged. As a workshop … Read more
Over recent years, thought leaders like Marty Cagan of the Silicon Valley Product Group have strongly advocated for a shift from project mode to product mode. In Transformed and other writings, Cagan promotes stable product teams focused on continuous value delivery—what has become a widely embraced model. Yet many organizations adopting this thinking do so without fully … Read more
It’s finally happened! My friend and Business Agility Institute (BAI) colleague, Giles Lindsay, has released his agility book. We both co-founded the UK operation of the BAI, and it’s been a remarkable journey. I had the pleasure of attending the book launch yesterday evening. It was wonderful to meet many like-minded agilists—some familiar faces and … Read more
I’m honored to be recognized by my friend and colleague, Giles Lindsay, as he celebrates the launch of his new book, ‘Clearly Agile.’ It’s been inspiring to witness the fruition of his hard work. Giles shared this exciting news on LinkedIn today: “The journey to unveiling “Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility” continues … Read more
SPARCK, the design and innovation heart of technology consultancy BJSS, published an article I wrote a few weeks ago as part of the ongoing thought leadership into the future of product and innovation. As an agility strategist attached to the BJSS/SPARCK office in Nottingham, I’ve been fortunate to work with a team of very smart … Read more
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the traditional leadership playbook—focused on command-and-control structures, incremental improvements, and rigid hierarchies—is no longer enough. To navigate today’s challenges and capitalize on opportunities, organizations need leaders who can think in systems, align strategy with execution, and model the behaviors they want to see. Last week, during one of … Read more