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 writing about it helps. Ethics refers to the moral principles and values that guide individuals, … Read more

Why the Product Mindset is Essential for Agility

A few weeks ago, I shared a post titled “How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility.” That article stemmed from observations with my current client, where I’m leading a $10 million product development program focused on digital identity—one of many firsts for them, including their inaugural Scaled Agile (SAFe) program. I shared a post … Read more

Enterprises, Stop Copying the Spotify Model

Following on from last week’s post Why Enterprises and Legacy Organizations Struggle with the Spotify Model. 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 … Read more

Why Enterprises and Legacy Organizations Struggle with the Spotify Model

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

Welcome to Agnostic Agile

I’d like to introduce the Agnostic Agile revolution. Not another framework, Nor certification. But a community of like-minded individuals. I signed up today, and it had already been signed by 816 people. Many of them I know. Including some of the founding team (Adrian Lander, Arie van Bennekum, and Melanie Franklin). Why sign it, its … Read more

Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Unleashing Creativity and Driving Growth

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of any organization that aims to stay ahead of the curve. A culture of innovation is one that encourages experimentation, risk-taking, and continuous learning. This kind of culture doesn’t just happen overnight; it requires deliberate effort and a commitment from leadership. Why is a Culture of Innovation … Read more