Category: Leadership
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Agility Requires Holistic Transformation
In the pursuit of agility, many organizations focus heavily on implementing frameworks and processes—scrums, sprints, ceremonies, and fast delivery cycles. Yet, despite these efforts, many Agile transformations falter and fail to deliver the promised adaptability and velocity. Over years of…
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The Indonesian Throughflow: Where a Metric Found Its Name
My wife and I don’t do package holidays. We prefer the unpredictable, where adaptability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Indonesia keeps drawing us back. On a 2016 trip, we set sail from Flores on a traditional fishing boat in the early…
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Why Leaders Need to Be Better Gardeners
Effective leadership today requires more than managing tasks or delivering results—it demands cultivating a thriving environment for your team. A great leader isn’t just a visionary; they’re also a gardener, nurturing growth and weeding out issues before they take root.…
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The Future of Business: Sailing Beyond the Horizon with Agility
This is a follow-up article to The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional, from last month. The America’s Cup has always been a proving ground for innovation. From sleek hull designs to towering wing sails, these…
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Navigating the Choppy Waters: Overcoming the Challenges of Agility
This is a follow-up article to The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional, from last month. The America’s Cup isn’t won on calm seas. The most skilled sailors face treacherous conditions: sudden gusts, rogue waves, equipment…
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Balancing Remote and In-Office Work
Today’s article from The Guardian discusses the ongoing debate about remote work in the UK. It highlights that while many employees prefer working from home, there is increasing pressure from employers to return to the office. This tension is driven…
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The Agility Crew: Unleashing the Power of High Performing Teams
This is a follow-up article to The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional, from last month. In the America’s Cup, victory isn’t achieved by a lone wolf captain. It’s the synergy of the crew, each member…