As an agilist, I sometimes get worried over what I would call the "consumerization" of Agile. Along the way it feels as though it has become less of the anti-command-and-control, return to the people, transformative movement and has become - more or less - a way for all of consultants to make money. It has … Continue reading Agile2016: Individuals and Interactions over Processes and Tools
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Cooking with Agile Video
Recently, MATRIX partnered with The Food Movement to host a take on their “Team Building with Taste” that we called “Cooking with Agile.” The idea came from the concept that other activities can provide a working analogy of how we should work with Agile. This is a video that talks about the event.
Re-Post: Cooking with Agile (Literally)
Oftentimes at MATRIX, we talk with prospective customers about the common sense of Agile. While it can be a big investment and challenging to transform corporate cultures, the concepts, principles, and practices are actually pretty common. I know it sounds crazy, but the ideas that we use in high-tech and corporate organizational agility are very close to the way that other disciplines operate!
Becoming the Leader that You Always Longed For
Over my career I have had several managers; probably more than I either wish to admit to or would like to remember. But I have had only a handful of leaders. This post doesn't get into the difference between the two, and if you care to know simply google, "manager vs. leader." You will thusly … Continue reading Becoming the Leader that You Always Longed For
Agile Lessons from a Southern Cafe
Meet "Jerry's" Since starting down the agile road 11 years ago (twas a two-track back then compared to the I-75/I-85-esque super interstate it is now), I have found that I can learn from or find coaching examples from some of the most unexpected and interesting places. It is these constant reminders of the journey, the culture, … Continue reading Agile Lessons from a Southern Cafe
Joshua Thinks 