Category Agile

As I navigate the vast landscape of corporate cultures and management styles, I’m often struck by a peculiar phenomenon. Leaders who proudly proclaim their organizations as “Agile” yet demonstrate a startling lack of understanding of the very principles that define…

Let’s dive into the evolution of Agile and make some informed predictions about its future. Agile’s Trajectory Since 2001 Crystal Ball Predictions: The Future of Agile Caveats In Summary Agile has fundamentally changed how we approach work. Its journey is…

Ahoy, Agile adventurers! Buckle up as we continue our journey through the Agile Manifesto. We’ve already navigated the first principle – “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools”. Today, we’re setting our sights on the second value: “Working software over…

Agile is not just a set of practices, tools, or frameworks. Agile is a mindset, a way of thinking and working that focuses on delivering value to the customer and responding to change. However, many organizations struggle to adopt the…

Honestly, if I had a nickel for every time some self-proclaimed expert declared a perfectly useful software development approach dead, I could retire early. Agile, DevOps, Waterfall – it seems like at least one of them is getting tossed in…

If your team has all the ingredients to succeed – skilled people, ample resources, clear direction – yet consistently falls short of its potential, you’re likely grappling with dysfunction. Patrick Lencioni’s seminal work, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” dissects…

Hey Team, Let’s dive into a topic that’s close to my professional heart: the incredible power of Agile methodologies in empowering our fantastic team. The Power of Agile Unleashed: A Personal Odyssey In my journey through the professional landscape, one…

The tech chatter lately? Agile’s death. Big names like IBM and Spotify dismantling agile teams, critics deeming it too rigid. But hold on, let’s debunk the myth. As someone who’s surfed the waves of management fads, I’m here to declare:…

Let’s dive into a topic close to my heart: how decentralization is the secret sauce for turbocharged growth in the Agile arena. In my 15-year stint leading product teams, I’ve learned this truth: organizational structure is the puppeteer of innovation.…

Let’s talk real talk: the future isn’t flat, but organizations should be. Having maneuvered through a decade of project and product management, I’ve felt the squeeze of hierarchies stifling innovation. Check the stats: companies with flat org charts and empowered…