Every leadership team I speak with is asking the same thing: how do we govern AI adoption? Reasonable question. Wrong starting point. The Governance Scramble Boards want policies. Legal wants guardrails. IT wants architecture standards. HR wants training programmes. Everyone wants certainty before they’ll move. The result? Governance frameworks that look impressive on slides but … Read more
Product management is one of the most dynamic disciplines out there, sitting at the crossroads of customer needs, business strategy, and technology. But let’s face it—it’s not perfect. And when product management fails to evolve, it fails to deliver. Markets shift, customer expectations grow, and technologies disrupt. If we stick to the same old methods, … Read more
In a world defined by rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty, organizations across all sectors are searching for ways to not just survive but thrive. Agility has long been seen as the answer, but traditional agility often falls short. Frameworks and processes alone cannot address the challenges of navigating today’s multifaceted landscape. What’s needed is a … Read more
For those who know me, I love Halloween. Happily experiment and create shocking artifacts (like last year’s three-amigo pumpkins). Halloween is a time for costumes, haunted houses, and surprises around every corner—but it’s also a great metaphor for exploring business agility! Much like knocking on doors for “trick or treat,” embarking on a journey to … Read more
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 … Read more
We all nod sagely when the topic of prioritisation comes up. “Focus on what matters most,” we preach. “Identify the vital few that will truly move the needle.” It sounds so simple, so logical. Yet, in the messy reality of organisational life, this fundamental principle often goes out the window, leaving us drowning in a … Read more