Leading Innovation: How to Turn Ideas Into Action With a Simple Workshop

You know your organization needs to innovate—but how do you get there? Innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the difference between staying relevant and being left behind. Whether you’re trying to keep pace with customer demands, get ahead of competitors, or prevent stagnation in an ever-changing market, innovation is the key to unlocking your business’s … 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

Management 3.0

Today I received some exciting news, “You’ve been selected as a member! Thank you for taking the time to apply, and congratulations”. Having missed out on last year’s intake (annual cohort limited to 100 professionals), I’ve managed to join the Management 3.0 Community. When considering joining the Management 3.0 Community, I found that “who we … Read more

Business Agility Catalyst

Today, I have been awarded the Business Agility Catalyst / Level 4 credential issued by Agile Business Consortium (ABC) This “Professional 4 credential is awarded to those who’ve proven their extensive knowledge, experience, and practice across a range of Agile and Business Agility competencies. The earner has submitted evidence of competence, experience, and knowledge to satisfy … Read more

Consolidating My Digital Footprint: Welcome to the new .net

Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of running multiple blog sites, each dedicated to topics I’m passionate about—agile, new ways of work, product management, program and portfolio leadership, and business agility. These sites (including agileartisan.uk, leanagileleader.co, and ppmpractitioner.com), have served as platforms to share insights, engage with a global audience, and explore … Read more