Today I received some exciting news, “You’ve been selected as a member! Thank you for taking the time to apply, and congratulations”. Having missed out on last year’s intake (annual cohort limited to 100 professionals), I’ve managed to join the Management 3.0 Community. When considering joining the Management 3.0 Community, I found that “who we … Read more
Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of running multiple blog sites, each dedicated to topics I’m passionate about—agile, new ways of work, product management, program and portfolio leadership, and business agility. These sites (including agileartisan.uk, leanagileleader.co, and ppmpractitioner.com), have served as platforms to share insights, engage with a global audience, and explore … Read more
A phrase I hear more often is, “Agile has stopped being agile.” (or worse still “Agile is dead”). What started as a flexible, innovative approach to delivering value has, for some, become just another bureaucratic system. Organizations that set out to be more adaptive and people-focused end up feeling stuck in rigid frameworks and ceremonies. … Read more
Traditional problem-solving approaches, honed during the industrial era, assume that the world operates in predictable and linear ways. These approaches rely on breaking down problems into smaller parts, analyzing each component, and reassembling them into a solution. While effective for simple and complicated problems, they often fail in the face of complex challenges, leading to … Read more
In a world where ambiguity and interconnectedness dominate, becoming a Complexity Navigator is not just a skillset—it’s a mindset. It’s about seeing the bigger picture, embracing uncertainty, and fostering environments where learning and adaptability thrive. Here’s a deeper dive into the capabilities and mindsets needed to navigate complexity effectively. 1. Cultivate an Adaptive Mindset Navigating … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, organizations face unprecedented challenges that often defy traditional problem-solving approaches. Market dynamics shift overnight, customer behaviors evolve unpredictably, and internal systems reveal interdependencies that are anything but straightforward. If you’ve ever felt like your organization is grappling with a “hairball” of tangled processes, competing priorities, and unintended consequences, you’re not alone. … Read more