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

Thought of The Week: Absolute vs. Relative Estimation

Do you ever find yourself addressing questions about estimation? In my experience, this topic still appears regularly in conversations with teams. For many practitioners, the distinction between absolute estimation and relative estimation remains unclear, as does the question of when each approach should be used. Absolute estimation relies on standard units of measurement that are … 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