Earlier this month I wrote a post inspired by my latest engagement, Product Thinking: The Key to Business Agility. By embracing product thinking, organizations can unlock their full potential and thrive in this ever-changing, digital age. I’ve been pondering what to cover next, these are my current ideas: Product Strategy: Product Management: Product Design: Product … Read more
Last month I attended an Agile event in London. I spoke about why product thinking is crucial to achieving business agility (going beyond Agile in siloed areas, typically technology, to the wider organization). I’m currently engaged with a regional government client. A new role for me, in a new functional area with some interesting challenges … Read more
In 1987, Tom Peters published Thriving on Chaos, a manifesto for navigating turbulent times. Decades before “agility” became a buzzword, Peters was championing adaptability, experimentation, and the courage to act in uncertain environments. One of his most enduring insights—”The cost of not adapting is far greater than the cost of making a mistake”—remains a guiding … Read more
In the world of Agile, we’re often reminded that there is always a best way of doing everything, even if it be to boil an egg. This profound thought, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson (from his quote “There is always a best way of doing everything, if it be to boil an egg. Manners are … Read more
In a world where “more” often feels like the answer, it’s powerful to pause and ask if “less” might actually move us forward faster. Complexity creeps into our products, processes, and even decision-making frameworks. Yet, time and again, the most impactful outcomes are rooted in simplicity. Agility shines in simplicity. It’s easy to add layers … Read more
I recently wrote a post inspired by a 2,000 year old book, Mastering Business Agility: Lessons from Sun Tzu’s Art of War Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). He is most acclaimed for his work, The Art of War, a timeless … Read more