Book: “Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility”

It’s finally happened! My friend and Business Agility Institute (BAI) colleague, Giles Lindsay, has released his agility book. We both co-founded the UK operation of the BAI, and it’s been a remarkable journey. I had the pleasure of attending the book launch yesterday evening. It was wonderful to meet many like-minded agilists—some familiar faces and … Read more

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 LinkedIn today: “The journey to unveiling “Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility” continues … Read more

Strategy is Simple… Until It Isn’t

Strategy often seems straightforward: understand where you are, define where you want to go, and choose the best path to get there. Simple, right? But in reality, many organizations falter not because strategy is complex but because the execution is undermined by human factors. People introduce unpredictability, at the very least: Let us explore these … Read more

Winter Is Here: Surviving the Continuous Improvement Chill (and How to Bring Back the Spring)

I’ve been rewatching Game of Thrones lately. The epic American fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, based on George R. R. Martin’s brilliant A Song of Ice and Fire novels. If you’re a fan, you know the phrase that echoes through every season: “Winter is coming.” Lately, I can’t help … Read more

Building Networked Teams: Lessons in Collaboration from HBO’s The Last of Us

In the world of HBO’s The Last of Us, survival hinges on connection. Amid the haunting backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world, the series introduces us to a startlingly insightful concept: the interconnected mycelial network of the Cordyceps fungus. This network, while terrifying in its capacity to communicate threats across vast distances, also offers a profound … Read more

Agile Has Stopped Being Agile: What Happened, and How Can We Get Back on Track?

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