Avoid False Equivalency In Selecting Your Guides

Below, are a few BIG questions, for C-level executives that control org. design decisions, budgets, and HR: Why did your agile transformation come to a halt? Why did not your product operating model work, as expected? Why does everything look like an agile theater/circus, with a lot of ‘transactional activities’ but no ROI? In order … Read more

Agile Theater Chaos

Tweet LinkedIn discussion Welcome to the ‘AGILE THEATHER CHAOS’ meeting! This is a typical situation at a large corporation or government agency that is trying to ‘finish doing agile by EoY, to check the box and claim a victory’:   Lots of conflicting priorities, between people that sit above teams and give teams marching orders. … Read more

Future of Product Development: From Fake Productization Saga to Truly Product-Centric Organizations

How often do we hear inspirational-motivational speeches from C-level executives, when they present at a town hall?  Their reassurance about being on the same page about goals, mission, vision, alignment on strategy and execution is usually so strong!  They often talk about a successful transition to becoming a true customer-centric organization and winning hearts and … Read more

LeSS Talks: Embracing Brazilian and Portuguese Agile Communities

Abraçando as Comunidades Ageis Brasileiras e Portuguesas Super Short Survey / Pesquisa Super Curta   Relevant Resources: LeSS and SAFe: Understanding The Differences Co-Creator of Nexus (Richard Hundhausen) with LeSS Trainer (Greg Hutchings) SAFe: Market Share Increase. Rapid Growth. What is the recipe?   Questions Answered: Introduction to LeSS Can you briefly explain what LeSS … Read more

Future of Product Development: From Fake Productization Saga to Truly Product-Centric Organizations

SUMMARY: How often do we hear inspirational-motivational speeches from C-level executives, when they present at a town hall?  Their reassurance about being on the same page about goals, mission, vision, alignment on strategy and execution is usually so strong!  They often talk about a successful transition to becoming a true customer-centric organization and winning hearts … Read more