You need to measure performance within your business. At the organization level, we have many standard financial metrics that help us to do that. But it’s harder to do at […]
An Agile Leader Cultivates Agility
The rules of leadership have changed. If you want compliance, then traditional management approaches may be effective. However, in today’s digital revolution where knowledge workers are the key to value […]
Distributed Collaborative Prioritization Using Miro
Distributed teams need good tools to help with prioritization work. Here is an (anonymized) example of a Miro layout that was used for an actual distributed collaborative prioritization workshop. The […]
What to Do Before Implementing Agile
Many companies come to us to help them with implementing Agile. With the popularization of Agile “methods” from technology sectors, companies have sought these good practices in order to implement […]
Talking Agile with a Recruiter
I am writing a few articles with the intent of helping Agile job seekers sense the level of Agile maturity in an organization before they take a job. My first […]
The Simple Recipe for a High Performance Team
Some think building a high performance team requires a complex formula. But the recipe is actually quite simple. Speaking of which, let me tell you about a restaurant that I really […]
Is Your Voice Being Heard?
Many of us take our voice for granted. And often, we forget how important our voice really is. Real leadership means communication. Commanding the room. Inspiring your team. Winning that […]
Airlines Can Be Agile Too
I deal with airline companies a lot in my line of work. Part of a consultant’s life is travelling a lot. Going to the airport. Taking an airplane. Travelling to […]
Analyzing Agile Job Descriptions
Finding a Good Agile Organization You prefer to work in an Agile manner. You’re reviewing job descriptions because you’re in the market for a new opportunity. You are also aware […]
Essential Agile Metrics for Business
Companies have been using metrics for quite some time. Businesses use all kinds of measurements to understand what’s happening in the organization and how well they are satisfying their customers. […]