Category: Agile
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The Hybrid Work Balancing Act
In April 2022, I wrote about Embracing Autonomy and Trust in the Workplace, based on challenges I’d been observing inside multiple organizations. Navigating the hybrid work model can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, we have the flexibility…
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Business Agility Catalyst
Today, I have been awarded the Business Agility Catalyst / Level 4 credential issued by Agile Business Consortium (ABC) This “Professional 4 credential is awarded to those who’ve proven their extensive knowledge, experience, and practice across a range of Agile and…
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Embracing Agile for Predictable Adaptability
Last week, I wrote about how predictability is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Especially for leaders in complex or high-stakes environments, predictability offers a sense of control and security in an otherwise dynamic world. While predictability is valuable, overemphasizing it…
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Agile Has Stopped Being Agile: What Happened, and How Can We Get Back on Track?
A phrase I hear more often is, “Agile has stopped being agile.” (or worse still “Agile is dead”). What started as a flexible, innovative approach to delivering value has, for some, become just another bureaucratic system. Organizations that set out…
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Ingenious Agility: Why Every Organization Needs More Than Adaptability (Or Agile)
In an era of rapid change and complex challenges, the need for agility extends far beyond the boundaries of businesses. Public sector organizations grapple with shifting societal demands, evolving regulations, and constrained budgets. Third-sector organizations navigate growing expectations for impact…
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Thriving in Chaos: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2010 I published Thriving in Chaos: Lessons for Agile Leaders, delving into Tom Peter’s “Thriving in Chaos”, a classic business book (first published in 1987) that offers timeless advice for leaders navigating complex and ever-changing environments. As I previously…
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“Agile” Isn’t the Point Anymore…
After spending the past 5 years in enterprise-sized organizations (both public and private sector), I’ve noticed something unusual: fewer people are talking about “agile” Where they aren’t. There is a distinct lack of obsessiveness over frameworks, certifications, maturity models, etc.…