Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) with Certification
The Professional Agile Leadership (PAL) Essentials is a modular workshop, adaptable up to 2-days in length based on the needs of your organization. The workshop provides a foundation for the role that leaders play in creating the conditions for a successful agile transformation using a combination of instruction and team-based exercises.
Hiring an Agile Coach: What to Look For in Both Technical and Leadership Engagement
Hiring the right Agile coach is one of the most critical decisions an organization can make on its journey to becoming more Agile. It’s not just about their ability to understand Scrum or Agile frameworks—it’s about their ability to deeply engage with both the technical teams and leadership. They must gain credibility in both arenas […]
The Key to Hiring the Right Agile Coach: Building Credibility with Teams and Leadership
Hiring an Agile coach can be a game changer for organizations striving to embrace agility. However, finding the right fit for your organization isn’t just about credentials and buzzwords. One of the most critical factors when selecting an Agile coach is their ability to engage and gain credibility with teams and leadership. Let’s dive into […]
Why Is It So Important that Senior Leadership Teams are Engaged During an Agile Consulting Engagement?
Why Senior Leadership is Non-Negotiable in an Agile Consulting Journey Unlocking the full potential of Agile transformation hinges on one critical factor: the active engagement of senior leadership. In this article, let’s discuss why their role is important and non-negotiable in any Agile consulting journey. 🎯 Systemic Change: The Pivotal Role of Leadership I often […]
Why is it so important that senior leadership teams are engaged during an agile consulting gig?
It’s often said that leadership supporting an #agiletransformation isn’t enough, they actively need to champion #agile for it to succeed. Why? Why is it so important that senior leaders need to be so actively involved in an #agileadoption? In this short video, Martin Hinshelwood talks about the importance of leadership team involvement in #agile for […]
Say-Do Metrics: Avoiding Agile Banditry in Your Organization
In Agile environments, there’s often a temptation to rely on metrics that seem to offer clarity and control over a project’s progress. One such metric is the “say-do” metric, which measures what a team says they will do versus what they actually accomplish. While this may appear useful on the surface, it’s often a slippery […]
The Power of Chastity in Agile: Taking Your Time for True Transformation
Agility is often misunderstood as being synonymous with speed. Many organizations dive headfirst into implementing Agile, eager to reap the rewards of efficiency and rapid product delivery. But one of the Seven Virtues of Agility that is often overlooked is Chastity. In the Agile context, Chastity isn’t about abstinence; rather, it’s about taking your time […]
Unlocking Agile’s Core: Questioning to Create Value
In the ever-evolving world of business, staying ahead means adapting faster than your competitors. Being agile is not about following a set of rules but rather embracing a mindset of constant questioning and improvement. As Steve Denning wisely said: “Being agile is about questioning what you do and continuously improving what you’re doing.” This philosophy […]
There’s No Such Thing as an Agile Transformation: Why You Should Focus on the System, Not the Culture
Agile transformations are often heralded as the magical solution to organizational dysfunction, promising faster delivery, happier teams, and better outcomes. However, there’s a quote that resonates deeply with many Agile professionals: “There’s no such thing as an Agile transformation, it’s a cultural transformation.” But let me be honest—I half agree with this. While I support […]
Hiring an Agile Coach: What You Need to Know
When it comes to hiring an Agile coach, there are a few key things to consider. It’s not just about finding someone who can coach individuals or teams. The role of an Agile coach is far more comprehensive than that. You need someone who can teach, mentor, and inspire people in your organization to greatness, […]