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Coordinate multiple teams to deliver complex products while preserving agility. Focus on alignment, flow, and value delivery across the enterprise …
Social technologies are systems of thought that shape collaboration, decision-making, and adaptability. Rooted in self-organisation and continuous learning, they enable organisations to evolve, innovate, and create sustainable value.
In complex environments where variance is high, methodologies fall short. In order to guide our ways of working we need foundational philosophies that foster adaptability, emergent coordination, and collective intelligence. Social technologies provide this foundation, shaping interactions, decision-making, and value creation.
Social technologies are not methodologies, they dont tell you how to do the work, but they do provide a structure within which decisions are made. They focus on the underlying principals of continuous learning, self-management, and decentralised decision-making. This enabled organisations to navigate uncertainty with intent, rather than rigid processes. They thrive on:
Processes are transient; philosophies endure. Rigid organisations struggle with change because they impose predictability on complex realities. In contrast, those embracing social technologies cultivate fluidity, making experimentation and sense-making intrinsic to how they operate.
Organisations that see social technologies as a way of engaging with complexity—not just tools—become resilient, collaborative, and value-driven. Adaptability isn’t a lever to pull; it’s a way of thinking and working that fuels continuous progress.
Coordinate multiple teams to deliver complex products while preserving agility. Focus on alignment, flow, and value delivery across the enterprise …
Explores how Product Owners can drive strategy, maximise value, and lead Scrum teams effectively, highlighting the need for empowerment beyond basic …
Many companies mistake adopting Agile frameworks for true agility, but real success comes from customising ways of working to respond quickly to …
Guidance for running effective Daily Scrum meetings, focusing on collaboration, transparency, and actionable planning to help teams achieve their …
Software development thrives on continuous discovery and adaptation; upfront planning can’t predict everything. Embrace uncertainty, deliver …
The FBI Sentinel project failed with a waterfall approach, wasting years and budget, but succeeded rapidly after switching to Agile and iterative …
Summarises the top considerations for Scrum Masters adopting a coaching stance: building trust, understanding team context, and leading through …
Explains why lasting Agile and DevOps success requires empowering teams and building internal capability, not relying on quick fixes or external …
Explores how unmanaged conflict in agile teams can escalate from healthy debate to destructive division, and offers strategies for resolving disputes …
Explores how practical, real-world Scrum training at Great Calm improved team collaboration, alignment, and continuous improvement across the …
Explores how silence in agile teams signals disengagement, and offers strategies to boost stakeholder participation, open communication, and effective …
Explores how virtual training supports the shift from traditional management to agile leadership, highlighting benefits like flexibility, engagement, …
Explores why focusing on value delivery and psychological safety leads to better Agile team outcomes than fixating on estimates, output metrics, or …
Explores how patience and trust foster effective Agile teams, support learning from failure, prevent blame culture, and enable innovation through …
Explores how immersive, collaborative learning methods in Scrum training enable ongoing support, real-world application, and lasting organisational …
Explores how Agile coaches grow by engaging with diverse communities, embracing feedback, and challenging assumptions to deliver greater value to …
Explores how decentralising decision-making, fostering autonomy, and building a shared vision in agile teams can boost engagement and unlock greater …
Explores how openness and transparency in Scrum foster trust, clear communication, and a supportive team culture, essential for effective Agile …
Explores why scaling technology alone isn’t enough, highlighting the need for engineering cultures that support collaboration, DevOps, and continuous …
Explore how immersive, double-loop learning in Professional Scrum Master training helps Scrum Masters apply theory, reflect, and collaborate to solve …
Guidance on running live virtual Scrum classes using Microsoft Teams and Mural, focusing on tech setup, safe collaboration, self-organising teams, and …
Explores how humility strengthens Agile teams by fostering trust, collaboration, openness to feedback, and better decision-making through reduced bias …
Discover how Scrum Masters use liberating structures to boost team engagement, improve meetings, and drive effective collaboration in Agile and Scrum …
Explores how immersive learning in Scrum fosters strong peer relationships, enhancing collaboration, trust, and long-term growth for practitioners …
Explores how empathy, trust, and respect strengthen agile teams, improve collaboration, reduce bias, and foster continuous improvement in …
Explores the risks of unspoken issues in Agile teams, detailing how silence harms communication, trust, and value delivery, and offers strategies to …
Explores how rigid, hierarchical structures hinder organisational agility and offers practical strategies for shifting to decentralised, empowered, …
Explores how teaching the reasons behind Agile practices boosts team engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement, helping teams adapt and …
Explores how DevOps enhances enterprise collaboration, continuous improvement, automation, and customer focus to drive cultural and operational …
Explores how adopting a shared framework and structured communication can turn team chaos into collaboration, boosting trust, engagement, and …
Managing the development, maintenance, and governance of software applications throughout their lifecycle.
Explores the gap between accountability and authority for Scrum Masters and Product Owners, highlighting the need to empower roles responsible for …
Common Goals are a first principle of effective delivery. They align strategy with execution, enabling every decision, every Sprint, and every line of …
Explores how lack of authority hinders teams from removing project blockers and overcoming organisational inertia, stressing the need for real …
Professional Scrum is a disciplined ethos of empiricism, accountability, and continuous improvement that transcends the Scrum framework.
Minimising waste and maximising value through iterative learning and continuous improvement.
Exploring how culture shapes agility, responsiveness, and transformation.
Align strategy with execution through Portfolio Management. Prioritise investments, optimise value streams, and drive organisational agility.
Finding a skilled Scrum Master is challenging; true effectiveness requires deep Scrum knowledge, coaching ability, and alignment with your team's …
Unrealized Value is one of the four key value areas of Evidence‑Based Management and represents a group of measures focused on the potential value …
Empower leaders with the skills to drive agile transformation in your organisation through our adaptable, immersive PAL-e Essentials workshop.
Enhance your facilitation skills with our interactive course, empowering Scrum Teams to solve problems, build consensus, and foster transparency …
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Deliotte
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Microsoft
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Brandes Investment Partners L.P.
Flowmaster (a Mentor Graphics Company)
Illumina
Trayport
Alignment Healthcare
Freadom
SuperControl
Kongsberg Maritime
Boeing
Higher Education Statistics Agency
Epic Games
CR2
YearUp.org
Slaughter and May
Nottingham County Council
Washington Department of Transport
Ghana Police Service
Royal Air Force
Department of Work and Pensions (UK)
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Ericson
Emerson Process Management
NIT A/S
Xceptor - Process and Data Automation
Freadom
Higher Education Statistics Agency