Category: Leadership
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The 7 Ps for Agile Leaders: Applying Military Wisdom to Drive Success
In the world of Agile leadership, where change is constant and complexity is the norm, lessons from unexpected sources can provide powerful insights. One such lesson comes from the military, where the 7 Ps are a well-known adage: “Proper Prior…
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Navigating the “Layer Cake” of Agility, Lean, Systems Thinking, and Product Management
In the film Layer Cake, we see how the lives of the rich, the criminal, and the criminally rich are intricately woven together, each layer impacting the others in ways that often defy logic and expectation. This metaphor of intersecting…
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Turning Around a Microsoft Practice: An Agile Transformation Story
A decade ago, I embarked on a challenging journey to lead the Microsoft practice at Unilog, a French-headquartered European-wide technology consultancy, in the UK. The practice was facing numerous hurdles, including unprofitability, a lack of sustainable pipeline, low team morale,…
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Co-Creating the Product Vision: A Collaborative Approach
While a strong product vision is essential, it’s equally important to involve key stakeholders in its creation. Co-creating the vision fosters buy-in, alignment, and a shared sense of ownership. Benefits of Co-Creation: How to Co-Create a Product Vision: Remember, a…
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What Is Value?
“Value” can be understood differently depending on the context. There isn’t one type of value that organizations and individuals might focus on. There are many. However, despite the different types of value, they all share some common elements. Core principles…
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Discovering the “Best Way”: Agile and the Art of Boiling an Egg
In the world of Agile, we’re often reminded that there is always a best way of doing everything, even if it be to boil an egg. This profound thought, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson (from his quote “There is always…
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Peeling Away Complexity – A Visionary Look at Agility and Simplicity
In a world where “more” often feels like the answer, it’s powerful to pause and ask if “less” might actually move us forward faster. Complexity creeps into our products, processes, and even decision-making frameworks. Yet, time and again, the most…