From I to T to M: Evolving Skill Shapes in Agile Teams

Still I-shaped? That’s fine, just don’t stay there. Agile teams run smoother when people stretch. Here’s how skill shapes evolve, and why your org should too.
Real-world ideas on Agile, AI, and leadership
Real-world ideas on Agile, AI, and leadership

Still I-shaped? That’s fine, just don’t stay there. Agile teams run smoother when people stretch. Here’s how skill shapes evolve, and why your org should too.

Someone says something bold, then sprints for cover when challenged. That’s the motte-and-bailey move, and it’s killing your team’s trust. Here’s how to spot it (and stop it).

You’re not at Bain anymore. If you’re in-house and still lobbing critiques like a consultant without owning the fix, you’re not helping. You’re just heckling.

In 2025, Agile is the lifeblood of advisory firms, transforming operations and client relations. Ignore it, and face extinction from inefficiency, poor client satisfaction, and stalled innovation.

Tired of meetings where three people talk and ten just nod? Try this: no spectators, no scribes. Real collaboration means everyone contributes.

Seth Godin says we brace for impact too often. He’s right. Agile leaders know: flexibility beats fear. Don’t freeze. Adjust, adapt, and move forward.

More layers don’t mean more control, they mean slower teams and stifled ideas. Want agility? Flatten the org and move decisions closer to the work.

Remote and hybrid work isn’t going anywhere. The pandemic might’ve forced our hand into these new setups, but now many teams have settled in. For a lot of us working in Agile, this shift raised a big question: how do…

We all love a good incentive program. A chance to earn rewards motivates us to push harder, achieve more, and contribute to the team’s success. But what happens when those incentives backfire? When, instead of driving positive behavior, they nudge us in the opposite direction? This is the…

Let’s face it, missing targets is a blow. At Unleashing Agility, we champion adaptable companies, but even the most flexible organizations can encounter unforeseen challenges. When revenue falls short, the pressure to make up the difference is immense. But there’s a critical difference between strategic adjustments and…