When people think of agile coaching, they often picture frameworks, ceremonies, and sticky notes. But beneath the surface, the most effective agile coaches are doing something deeper-something that looks a lot like ethnography. Agile Coaches as Organizational Ethnographers Ethnography is the study of people in their natural environments. Traditionally used by anthropologists, it’s about observing, listening, and … Read more
We all nod sagely when the topic of prioritisation comes up. “Focus on what matters most,” we preach. “Identify the vital few that will truly move the needle.” It sounds so simple, so logical. Yet, in the messy reality of organisational life, this fundamental principle often goes out the window, leaving us drowning in a … Read more
I’ve been rewatching Game of Thrones lately. The epic American fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, based on George R. R. Martin’s brilliant A Song of Ice and Fire novels. If you’re a fan, you know the phrase that echoes through every season: “Winter is coming.” Lately, I can’t help … Read more
In the world of HBO’s The Last of Us, survival hinges on connection. Amid the haunting backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world, the series introduces us to a startlingly insightful concept: the interconnected mycelial network of the Cordyceps fungus. This network, while terrifying in its capacity to communicate threats across vast distances, also offers a profound … Read more
I found an insightful and eye-opening book on the O’Reilly learning platform, “The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders”. The book takes readers on a transformative journey into a world where traditional industry boundaries dissolve, making way for dynamic networks of partnerships and collaborations. As ecosystems reshape the … Read more
In the previous article, we explored how Agile leaders can harness the power of hindsight, insight, and foresight to navigate the complexities of leadership in the AI era. This follow-up article dives deeper into how systems thinking—an essential mindset for understanding interconnections and dependencies—boosts the effectiveness of these three perspectives. By adopting systems thinking, leaders … Read more