Tag: Organizational Agility
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Business Agility Conference 2023, New York City
Is anyone else heading to Business Agility Institute 2023 conference in New York today? No worries if you aren’t. I’m attending, virtually. I’m expecting an awesome online experience. Evan Leybourn, Laura Powers, and the Business Agility Institute (BAI) team have invested in top-notch tech, debated session design, coached presenters, and created inclusive interactions. It has…
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Embracing Agile for Predictable Adaptability
Last week, I wrote about how predictability is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Especially for leaders in complex or high-stakes environments, predictability offers a sense of control and security in an otherwise dynamic world. While predictability is valuable, overemphasizing it often creates a rigid environment that limits flexibility, stifles innovation, leads to resistance when new…
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Why Leaders Crave Predictability
Predictability is a cornerstone of effective leadership. For leaders, especially in complex or high-stakes environments, predictability offers a sense of control and security in an otherwise dynamic world. It enables them to plan, allocate resources, and communicate with confidence, reducing ambiguity and building trust with both their teams and stakeholders. Here are some specific reasons…
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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 from these entrenched behaviors is essential for organizations looking to realize the full potential of…
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Why the Product Mindset is Essential for Agility
A few weeks ago, I shared a post titled “How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility.” That article stemmed from observations with my current client, where I’m leading a $10 million product development program focused on digital identity—one of many firsts for them, including their inaugural Scaled Agile (SAFe) program. I shared a post…
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5 Signs That a Product-Led Approach is No Longer Optional for Your Organization
A few weeks ago, I shared a post titled “How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility.” That article stemmed from observations with my current client, where I’m leading a $10 million product development program focused on digital identity—one of many firsts for them, including their inaugural Scaled Agile (SAFe) program. To keep things brief…
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How Adopting a Product Mindset Enables Organizational Agility
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, agility has become more than a buzzword—it’s a critical capability for organizations aiming to stay competitive. However, many companies struggle with how to truly embed agility into their culture and operations. One powerful enabler of agility that often goes underappreciated is the shift to a product mindset. When businesses transition…
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Push Past the Status Quo: A Guide for Change Activists in Organizations
For change activists in organizations, pushing past the status quo can feel like an uphill battle. It’s easy for teams and individuals to fall into the comfort of routine, relying on the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset. Challenging this inertia can be intimidating, and yes, frustrating. But meaningful change doesn’t come from…
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Agility is a Strategy, Agile is a Tactic
I’ve been catching up on some of the conference sessions I have added to my personal Kanban over the year. One of the sessions from the recent Lean Kanban Central Europe 2015, truly caught my eye. “Turn Your Organisation Into A Laboratory with Strategy Deployment” by the excellent Karl Scotland. During his talk, he raises…
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Just Enough
My recent post on Crystal Clear caused a bit of a stir. One of the common threads was around “Just Enough”. In 1996, the product team I led at Reuters transitioned over to DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) from RAD (Rapid Application Development). And the 20-years have flown by since. DSDM advocates “just enough” across…