“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
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
In the mid-90s, Alan Cooper’s About Face introduced a compelling narrative on product design, one that placed the end-user experience at the heart of software development. For me, that book was pivotal, galvanizing my early views on how products should bridge the gap between technology and human experience. As someone fortunate enough to lead within … Read more
June 2015 marks 20 years since I had the privilege of meeting Tom Peters in London, during his visit to the pioneering Usability Group at Reuters. A select few of us invited to attend his conference, which brought the book to life. At the time, our virtual Reuters team was at the forefront of transforming … Read more
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a hybrid of Crystal Clear, DSDM, XP, and Scrum; the most common Agile methodologies, but seeking to improve things for non-software teams. I sat on the train earlier, commuting to the office, looking out of the window into the dark (yes again), and began to ponder. Curiosity got … Read more