Over the years, Spotify’s approach to agility has captured the imagination of organizations worldwide. The promise of empowered, autonomous teams delivering value quickly and consistently is irresistible. Yet, many enterprises, particularly those with long histories (like a 300-year-old UK-based bank that is endeavoring to “rollout” the Spotify model), find themselves struggling—or outright failing—to adopt the … Read more
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Crystal Clear, XP (Extreme Programming), and Scrum; common Agile methodologies that have distinct approaches and philosophies. It was good, but not good enough. I neglected to add DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method). Considering DSDM came out before the aforementioned Agile methodologies. It was the first of the post-RAD … Read more
Crystal Clear, XP (Extreme Programming), and Scrum are all Agile methodologies, but they have distinct approaches and philosophies. Here are my key takeaways that make Crystal Clear unique compared to XP and Scrum: Simplicity and Minimalism Tailoring Over Prescription People and Communication Focus Ease of Adoption for Small Teams Frequent Delivery Without Strict Iterations Freedom … Read more
In the quest for personal and professional growth, we often seek the “secret sauce” that sets high achievers apart. What enables some people to excel, adapt, and continuously deliver greater value over time? The answer isn’t magic—it’s a deliberate combination of curiosity, learning, improvement, and real-world application. Over the years, I’ve distilled this into a … Read more
Projects do not succeed by accident. [Though in my experience some end up being accidents waiting to happen…but that is a topic for another time] Without exception, projects, whether major change programs or an office relocation, have to be sustained and driven through to fruition by pragmatic and effective project management. You would be surprised … Read more