Tag: agile

Agility isn’t just for software, Part 2: Non-Profit Outreach

We are going to continue our conversation around "Agility isn't just for software" this week with a bit of a mishmash of stories. The reason is that I want to protect the identity of the organization since they value privacy, so I changed the location and the type of organization to another group that I … Continue reading Agility isn’t just for software, Part 2: Non-Profit Outreach

Agility isn’t just for software, Part 1: Architecture

Over the past nearly two decades, I have been fortunate enough to work with clients across different verticals. I've also been mostly in agile consulting and agile coaching which is mainly relegated to software development and at most information technology divisions. I would like to suggest, however, that this isn't the right approach. Yes, we … Continue reading Agility isn’t just for software, Part 1: Architecture

The Desperate Need for Change Leadership

For years, the concept of change management has been relegated to high-paid consultants and consulting firms that use phrases like, "think outside the box" and "synergy." If you immediately think of a commercial from the 90's I applaud you - you are my people - but let's get back to the topic at hand. Change … Continue reading The Desperate Need for Change Leadership

Slightly Anecdotal Feedback on the State of Agile Transformation and Agile Coaches

I've been extremely humbled to be involved in what can only be called a "transformation of a way of doing work" a.k.a. agility for close to two decades. In that time, the corporate "we" have watched as concepts such as kanban and Scrum have taken root and values such as collaboration between customers and people … Continue reading Slightly Anecdotal Feedback on the State of Agile Transformation and Agile Coaches