In the dynamic world of Agile Project Management, adaptability isn’t just a virtue but a cornerstone that defines the essence of being Agile. As teams dive into the swirling currents of project deliverables, customer expectations, and market trends, the ability to morph strategies…
Read MoreStop scaling Agile
I get it. You have some Agile teams and things worked out not too bad. But now you have some big projects that must be done, you know, an enterprise project. Some Chief Whatever Officer decided that it was a good idea to stake the entire company on the successful implementation of a gigantic software solution. The Agile leaders (you’re probably one of them) decide it’s now a good idea (hint: it’s not) to “scale” Agile.
Read MoreAgile can never survive for long
Agile, of Agile Manifesto fame, can never survive on its own. It will forever fall victim to the forces of entropy that exist in all things throughout nature. To make matters worse, Agile succumbs to the will of authoritarian managers who lurk in the corridors of all organizations.
Read MoreBusiness leaders should stop bringing politics into the office
A new study highlights what most people already know. Businesses that spout rhetoric about national politics is not good for morale.
Read MoreAnalyzing organizational goals.
So you're leading your organization and looking at numbers. Most managers are concerned about profits.Everything either looks great or it doesn't. You're either meeting your goals or you're not. What do you do next? Regardless of the goals you can't just make blanket demands of your organization and hope (i.e. pray) that it grows. Like it or not, if you're a leader you need to roll up your sleeves and do some analysis.
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