Workshop Magic: The Art of Facilitating Without Forcing ‘Fun’

Let’s face it: not everyone walks into a workshop ready to brainstorm or engage—especially when they’re deep in routine tasks or delivery pressures. But great workshops aren’t about forcing people to have fun; they’re about creating a safe environment that subtly nudges participants out of their comfort zones while keeping them engaged. As a workshop … Read more

Book: “Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility”

It’s finally happened! My friend and Business Agility Institute (BAI) colleague, Giles Lindsay, has released his agility book. We both co-founded the UK operation of the BAI, and it’s been a remarkable journey. I had the pleasure of attending the book launch yesterday evening. It was wonderful to meet many like-minded agilists—some familiar faces and … Read more

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

Business Agility and Simplicity; a Mission Impossible!

Check out the video of my talk at Agile Business Conference 2021. I was invited to speak on the fourth day of this long-standing agile conference. Day four of the conference is where we explored the theme of Business Agility, specifically focusing on agile leadership, simplicity (within business agility), and agile transformation. Hosted by the … Read more

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 things up. Workshops break the routine, injecting fresh energy into teams by offering a space … Read more

Why Sticky Notes and Workshops Power Creative Collaboration

In the world of product teams and agile organizations, sticky notes and workshops are more than just colorful distractions—they’re tools that unlock collective intelligence. Whether you’re brainstorming the next feature or mapping a user journey, sticky notes let you make abstract ideas visible, making it easier to spot connections and problems. Workshops, especially when structured … Read more