Tag: Continuous Improvement

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Stop Confusing Activity with Outcomes

    In today’s fast-paced work environments, it’s really easy to get caught up in the hustle of moving tasks through the system, celebrating outputs, and cutting costs. But are we creating real value? Too often, organizations confuse activity with output and…

  • Injecting Energy into Work: How Workshops Break the Routine

    Product development and agile organizations, can fall into the trap of routine— daily standups, sprint planning, two-weekly retros, release cycles. While consistency is key for delivery, it can also stifle creativity. It doesn’t have to be like this. Try mixing…

  • Embracing Multiple Operating Models for Organizational Agility and Resilience

    I’ve been catching up with the latest Fast Company, Forbes, and Inc. articles. One post resonated with me, The Importance Of Embracing A Product Operating Model on the Forbes Technology Council site. Authored by Craig Strong, a Forbes Councils Member…