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

My name is Neil Walker. Welcome to my blog—a space where I share insights, experiences, and practical advice on transforming organizations through strategic agility, product leadership, and innovative thinking.
I have been writing and speaking about these topics (and more) since 2000. Before Twitter became “X,” I was also very active there and built quite a following across my themed accounts.
With over 30 years of experience in agile, working across diverse industries, I’ve helped teams and leaders navigate the complexities of modern business, adopt agile ways of working, and shift from project to product mindsets.
My passion lies in empowering people and organizations to embrace simplicity, drive real change, and achieve sustainable results.
Latest insights
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Book Release: “Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility”
I’m honored to be recognized by my friend and colleague, Giles Lindsay, as he celebrates the launch of his new book, ‘Clearly Agile.’ It’s been inspiring to witness the fruition of his hard work. Giles shared this exciting news on…
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Building the Leaders of Tomorrow: Systems Thinkers for an Agile Future
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the traditional leadership playbook—focused on command-and-control structures, incremental improvements, and rigid hierarchies—is no longer enough. To navigate today’s challenges and capitalize on opportunities, organizations need leaders who can think in systems, align strategy…
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The Most Misunderstood Aspect of Business Agility
For those who know me, I’m viewed as being passionate about simplicity, continual learning, and unlocking the potential within people and organizations. Whether I’m leading product discovery, enabling product mode transitions, or driving agile transformations, I focus on aligning vision…
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Product Management Isn’t Perfect – It’s Okay (If You’re Willing to Evolve)
Product management is one of the most dynamic disciplines out there, sitting at the crossroads of customer needs, business strategy, and technology. But let’s face it—it’s not perfect. And when product management fails to evolve, it fails to deliver. Markets…
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Ingenious Agility: The Mindset Organizations Need to Thrive Today
In a world defined by rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty, organizations across all sectors are searching for ways to not just survive but thrive. Agility has long been seen as the answer, but traditional agility often falls short. Frameworks and…
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De Bono’s Dilemma: A Challenge to Product Thinkers and Agile Teams
“The system will always be defended by those countless people who have enough intellect to defend but not quite enough to innovate.” – Edward De Bono This quote rings particularly true in the realm of product development. Often, we…
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