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I was inspired to write this blog after reading Chapter 6 in Kate Papilio, \ Scrum This!: Straight Talk About Agile Transitions from...

Kate’s book, “Scrum This!: Straight Talk About Agile Transitions from Someone Who’s Been There”, is a valuable resource for agile coaches...

In the world of agile product management, it's crucial to break down large, complex projects into smaller, more manageable pieces. This...

.... and, there are adaptive synergies that provide answers. this starts with - how might we resolve the root causes, immediately, near term, and long term. To be clear, there is not an agile magic wand for this. There is no magic wand of any name. Let's start with the basics. This storm was wonderful in teaching the failures of the Southwest system. Fortunately, the people of Southwest Airlines are wonderful and their are techniques to help them fix southwest. And, these a

Resources for your transformation just a list of my favorite agile transformation books, references, and the like. Plan to update...

Why SJT Transformations are needed As organizations look to embrace agility and drive transformative change, it is important to consider...

The Difference between Change and Transformation Change and transformation are two different things, with transformation being a more...

Incorporating the three factors of Expectancy Theory – effort, performance, and outcomes – can be a powerful tool for agile coaches...

A Practical Guide to Implementing Open Agile Adoption with Open Space Technology' In his book, “Inviting Leadership: How to Lead With an...

Have you ever heard of invitation-based leadership? It may sound counterintuitive, but this approach to leadership, popularized by author...

Open the Door to Transformation with These 5 Invitation-Based Leadership Strategies part 3 of the ‘open secret’ series on agile...

How Invitation-Based Leadership Boosts Innovation" another in the “open secret” series on secrets to successful agile transformations As...

Revolutionizing Your Organization with Invitation-Based Leadership, another blog on the ‘open secret’ a series on agile transformation...

As an agile coach, one of the key components of my work is helping organizations and individuals to recognize and understand the...

As an agile coach, I’ve learned firsthand about the importance of the leader as host in fostering a culture of continuous improvement. As...

In agile coaching, there are several classic stances that coaches can adopt in order to facilitate the growth and development of teams...

As an agile coach, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day mechanics of Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks. But if you really want...

In the world of Agile, metrics are an important tool for tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement. By aligning metrics...

As an agile coach with over 25 years of experience, I have learned a great deal from the principles outlined in “Product Development...

In the world of manufacturing, it’s essential to stay competitive and adapt to the changing market. One way to do this is by implementing...