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
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The Person You Will Be in 5 Years, Part 4: The Habits You Adopt
When you hear the word habit, what pops into your mind? Is it something physical like smoking or, more positively, exercise? Or is it something less tangible like procrastination? In a recent U.S. News and World Report Survey, over 72% stated that they experienced "sub-par" sleep primarily due to poor sleep habits and 19% said … Continue reading The Person You Will Be in 5 Years, Part 4: The Habits You Adopt
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
Homegrown Agile: The Lawn
It's been a long time since a "Homegrown Agile" post! What I love about life is the constant reaffirmation of how agility is both applied in and learned from our environment and from nature. This past weekend was just one of those where I saw agility applied (or applied agility in values) to a simple … Continue reading Homegrown Agile: The Lawn