Peeling away complexity – a visionary look at agility, simplicity, and more.

Hi, I’m Neil Walker — welcome.
This is my space to explore the real work of transformation: leading with agility, thinking in systems, and building better ways of working.
For over 30 years, I’ve helped organizations—from financial services to frontline social care—navigate complexity, adopt agile and product mindsets, and drive meaningful change that lasts. I’ve worked across the board: from coaching teams to advising execs, from recovering failing programmes to shaping new operating models.
Since the early 2000s, I’ve been writing and speaking about agile, business agility, and transformation—long before they were hashtags. I’ve shared ideas, sparked conversations, and built communities (even before Twitter became “X”).
What ties it all together? A deep belief in the power of simplicity, adaptability, and human-centered change.
Whether you’re here to learn, rethink, or just get unstuck—you’re in good company.
Latest insights
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Agility: The Key to Survival in a Rapidly Changing World
Is your organization truly agile? Agility isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a critical capability that can make or break a business. How do you assess your organization’s agility? Let’s explore some indicators. Indicators of Organizational Agility To determine if agility…
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The Evolution and Maturity of Business Agility: Paving the Way for Future-Ready Organizations
In an era defined by rapid change, evolving technology, and shifting customer demands, Business Agility continues to emerge, mature, and evolve. Organizations have increasingly embraced Agile methodologies beyond their initial software development roots, extending agility across all business functions to…
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Case Study: Visionary Application of Design Thinking as a Strategic Transformation Framework
Introduction In the early 2010s, the adoption of Design Thinking was primarily confined to product and service innovation and even then it was seen as cutting-edge. (I’d experienced design thinking firsthand as a product development lead for Reuters in their…
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Ingenious Agility and Digital Transformation: Rethinking How Organizations Adapt and Innovate
In my previous post, I introduced Ingenious Agility—the fusion of adaptability and ingenuity—as a transformative mindset for navigating today’s complex challenges. Over the last decade, I’ve spent many hours pondering the topic. This concept is not limited to solving immediate…
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Ingenious Agility: Shaping the Future Through Adaptability and Ingenuity
In today’s fast-changing and complex world, traditional approaches to adaptability are no longer enough. The challenges we face—ranging from economic disruptions to technological evolution and societal expectations—demand more than rigid frameworks and incremental improvements. What’s needed is a bold, transformative…
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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…
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