Category: Leadership
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Why Leaders Crave Predictability
Predictability is a cornerstone of effective leadership. For leaders, especially in complex or high-stakes environments, predictability offers a sense of control and security in an otherwise dynamic world. It enables them to plan, allocate resources, and communicate with confidence, reducing…
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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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Motivational Issues: The Weeds in Your Workplace Garden
Motivational issues in the workplace can feel like an overwhelming challenge, but addressing them proactively can make all the difference. A simple analogy helps reframe this issue: motivation is like a garden, and motivational problems are the weeds. Just like…
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The Role of Agility in Leadership Development
Agile leaders recognize that in a world where the only constant is change, they must guide their teams with a vision and principles that evolve with the organization. I explored this topic recently in my post The Importance of Agile…
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The Importance of Agile Leadership
In today’s business landscape, leadership is at a crossroads. With constant change, relentless disruption, and volatility reshaping industries, organizations face an unprecedented demand for leaders equipped with new skills, a higher degree of resilience, and the ability to adapt swiftly…
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Agility is not an option, it’s a matter of survival
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, agility is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Software has become the lifeblood of modern organizations. From small startups to global corporations, software powers everything from operations to customer experiences. As technology continues…
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Ethics in Business Agility: Guiding Principles for Organizations and Leaders
It has been a while since I wrote about ethics. But I’ve been driven to put pen to paper, virtually. When you observe others’ ethics fall below your own, it often leads to a range of challenges and dilemmas. Sometimes…