Tag: Continuous Learning
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Break Free from Change Anti-Patterns to Unleash Organizational Agility
In an ever-evolving business landscape, organizations frequently embark on transformation initiatives aimed at improving agility. Yet, many of these efforts falter, ensnared by a repetitive cycle of anti-patterns. Those ineffective practices that are counterproductive to the desired change. Breaking free…
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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…
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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…
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Ingenious Agility: Why Every Organization Needs More Than Adaptability (Or Agile)
In an era of rapid change and complex challenges, the need for agility extends far beyond the boundaries of businesses. Public sector organizations grapple with shifting societal demands, evolving regulations, and constrained budgets. Third-sector organizations navigate growing expectations for impact…
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“Agile” Isn’t the Point Anymore…
After spending the past 5 years in enterprise-sized organizations (both public and private sector), I’ve noticed something unusual: fewer people are talking about “agile” Where they aren’t. There is a distinct lack of obsessiveness over frameworks, certifications, maturity models, etc.…
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Becoming a Complexity Navigator: Skills and Mindsets for Thriving in Complexity
In a world where ambiguity and interconnectedness dominate, becoming a Complexity Navigator is not just a skillset—it’s a mindset. It’s about seeing the bigger picture, embracing uncertainty, and fostering environments where learning and adaptability thrive. Here’s a deeper dive into…
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The Role of Agility in Leadership Development
Agile leaders recognize that in a world where the only constant is change, they must guide their teams with a vision and principles that evolve with the organization. I explored this topic recently in my post The Importance of Agile…