You can laud the idea and still be critical of the implementation. That is the true spirit of Agile. Here’s how I came around to this idea.
Customer value and business value are the same thing
Posted on October 25, 2021.Successful businesses know that making the customer happy is their only concern. Here's why.
Fast food vs long-term nourishment: which digital transformation diet is right for you?
Posted on September 6, 2021.Your company’s digital transformation diet should consist of a mix of fast food type trainings and long-term transformation diets supported by coaches. Here’s why.
Inspect and adapt, with respect
Posted on August 2, 2021.We all know go to the gemba tell us to go and see and we inspect and adapt. But there’s another part to it — showing respect to the people we seek to improve. Here’s why.
Humility is the key to agile culture
Posted on April 12, 2021.Humility is the key to leading and building agile teams and organizations. Here’s why.
How to get executive buy-in for Agile using two popular product development approaches
Posted on March 29, 2021.One of the most common complaints from teams going through an agile transformation is that their bosses don’t get it. The teams are asked to change how they work but the demands coming from stakeholders and executives continue to demand fixed time and scope commitments. The vocabulary changes but the language stays the same. In … Continue reading How to get executive buy-in for Agile using two popular product development approaches
Hiring and retention is not HR’s responsibility. It’s yours.
Posted on February 1, 2021.It's easy to blame HR for your team's shortfalls. In the end though, it's your fault and responsibilty.
Forever Employable Webinar: Storytelling as a competitive advantage with Bill Smartt, elite speaking coach
Posted on November 18, 2020.Elite speaking coach Bill Smartt and I spend an hour discussing how to tell a compelling story, even from your home office.
Are product managers really the CEO’s of their product? 5 product leaders weigh in.
Posted on September 21, 2020.“Unless you’re the founder and the product manager at the same time, you are not the CEO of anything.”
Without psychological safety there is no learning and there is no agility
Posted on September 1, 2020.If teams don’t feel safe sharing what they’ve learned, they’ll never be agile. Psychological safety ensures teams doing discovery can implement the feedback they learn in the process anda truly be agile.