Making sense of agility, scaling, OKRs, product operating models, and leadership — written from 15+ years in the field.
When the language of agile transformation creates resistance, sometimes the most effective change work is invisible. How to embed agility principles without the label — and when going underground is the right strategy.
Read more →Agile demand outstripped supply and the movement lost its soul. A candid assessment of what went wrong and a pragmatic path forward — through principles, not theater.
Read more →Before status, accountability, and conflict resolution — the daily meeting needs to warm up the social fabric. Why a two-word check-in is the most essential part of any standup or daily Scrum.
Read more →Improving the daily standup isn't always the answer — sometimes people just don't want more synchronous meetings. How to evolve agile ceremonies to balance original intent with the preferences of the people using them.
Read more →Marketing agility often becomes the trojan horse for broader organizational change. How agile marketing teams create pull for agility in adjacent departments and leadership.
Read more →The Product Operating Model conversation is too narrowly focused on tech products. What happens when you apply product thinking to the business format, operations, and the company itself — not just the software.
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