Leadership Choices’ Post

Through my humble experience with teams and organizations, I have become convinced over time that “AGILE” is like a medicine made for healing 💊, but it can be toxic when abused or misused by people !! ☣ #agile #mindset #people #culture #behaviors #dysfunctions ReThink UP Agile213

We live in a world of complexity squared - complexity within us, and around us. And in complexity we don’t know what data might be more important, or where novel options to emerging issues might be hiding. It’s new and different questions, and safe ways to engage with a little chaos, that open up new and different possibilities. So says Saman Attarian, at this week’s Adelaide Agile Meetup in his workshop aptly titled “How to Lead in Hell, Leadership Habits for the age of chaos and complexity”. We obviously agree, and believe play can provide that safe way of experimenting with some chaos to see what emerges. As Michael Fearne says, change the process to change the outcome! Got a complex situation? Try throwing some play at it and see what happens! #play #leadwithplay #complexity #adaptivechallenges #wickedproblems #systemsthinking #agile

THE DANGER OF ANTI-THINKING Chatting with a bunch of agilists (practitioners) few weeks back, we jokingly proposed the idea of setting up an ANTI-AGILE consulting firm. Where group of people like us, would be giving advisory and consultation to organization that want to go Agile, or wanting to culturized Design Thinking without being too obsess and fixed mindset to certain methods or frameworks. We cannot limit the drive for people to think, to innovate and to grow with some fix tools or mindsets. It is ANTI-THINKING. Agile, Design Thinking and whatnot are free tools developed by great minds that want to see improvement, ideation, collaboration, through pulling of great minds to think alike. Never let one or less than handful fixed mindset people to dictate how thinking should be done. #think #mindset #agile #designthinking #leadership #culture #innovation #changemanagement

Evolve on the curve vs Jump the curve - that is the key theme I heard at the ReImagine Agile panel at Agile Alliance #Agile2024 Tomorrow feels like I am stepping further than I have ever gone before as I prepare for my emergent talk on #AgileIdentity … to truly represent the dichotomy and divergence before the community and chart what seems like an inevitable path forward. #EvolutionaryLeadership #SELFFramework

💬 This quote emphasises the proactive and forward-looking nature of change. In the agile mindset, teams focus on building and improving rather than resisting or dwelling on past practices, fostering a culture of innovation and progress. 👍 Please like and share this post and get updates @twenty2collective! #Twenty2Collective #Agile #LeanAgile #AgileCoaches #AgileLearningJourney #AgileLearning #AgileCourse #AgileCoaching #AgileConsulting #AgileTraining #AgilityJourney #AgileLeaders #AgileLeadership

Metrics at Every Level -- new and improved! A colleague recently asked if I had some metrics guidance to use for his Agile Release Train that might include some more generative options, so I updated my Metrics at Every Level presentation. What constructive feedback might you have? #metrics

🚀💬 Reflecting on the recent buzz around the Agile community, a critical question emerges: Why do we need a launch group to reimagine agile? The original 17 authors of the Agile Manifesto moved independently, and often diverged from their foundational principles—shouldn't this teach us something about the real-world application? As we see calls for new leadership groups to spearhead Agile initiatives, I can't help but wonder: Is this truly reflective of a community-driven approach? Why not model our efforts on successful open-source communities, such as Hugging Face, where collaboration and openness pave the way without a centralized launch team? The ongoing debates around the necessity of these structured groups are draining. Let's open up this discussion and truly embrace a community ethos. We should be building platforms like aiagile.org with the open, inclusive spirit of open-source communities. It's time to evolve beyond debates and towards action. 🌐 #Agile #OpenSource #CommunityBuilding #Innovation

🚀 Transforming Challenges into Value: Empowering Your Return on Innovation Last week, Agile Academy had the pleasure of hosting an illuminating Agile Insights Conversation with the esteemed Marty Cagan, centered around his latest book, "𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝." The dialogue, guided by Sohrab Salimi, delved into the nuances of Marty's pioneering Product Operation Model. Today, we want to share a nugget from this Agile Insights Conversation with Marty. The discussion centered on why companies choose to transform in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦? 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬: In industries like financial services, the surge of technology-powered competitors is disrupting traditional markets, compelling established companies to innovate or risk losing market share and revenue. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: Viewing transformation as an opportunity, many companies believe that by demonstrating their ability to consistently innovate, they will attract higher valuations and increase investor wealth. 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Frustration among financial leaders, such as CFOs, over the modest returns from large investments in technology are leading to a reevaluation of how innovation can be more effectively harnessed. These factors are deeply interlinked, pushing organizations to rethink their strategies and approaches. By understanding these drivers, leaders can tailor their strategies to better meet the specific challenges and opportunities their companies face. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, but for those that do, it's critical to base this decision on a detailed evaluation of the organization's unique circumstances and strategic goals. Secondary factors like employee satisfaction and talent attraction also play a supportive role in this decision-making process. Stay tuned as we prepare to share the full conversation and an in-depth blog post soon. These insights are invaluable for anyone looking to leverage innovation to transform challenges into tangible business value. #AgileAcademy #BusinessTransformation #InnovationLeadership #MartyCagan #ProductOperationModel #StrategicInnovation

In decision-making, striving for perfection can be our biggest obstacle. A good choice made promptly often outweighs a slightly better one that's delayed. Consider this: implementing a solution that's 80% effective now can be far more valuable than waiting for a 90% solution next month. Remember, there's no such thing as a flawless decision; nothing gets to a 100% - the key is to act decisively with the best information available at the time. Progress trumps perfection in the fast-paced world of business and leadership. Make timely decisions! #ProgressOverPerfection #Decisiveness #Agile #StrategicDecisionMaking #BusinessStrategy #TimeManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #QuickWins #ThinkBigActFast #GoodEnoughIsGoodEnough #GrowthMindset #ProjectManagement

🚀 **New Blog Alert!** 🚀 Ever wondered what ants can teach us about business and agility? 🐜 At first glance, it may sound unusual, but in our latest blog, we dive deep into the remarkable world of *Swarm Intelligence* and how social insects like ants, bees, and wasps can inspire a whole new approach to teamwork and adaptability. In "Smart Ants: A New Way to Think About Business and Agility," we explore how the principles of swarm behavior—flexibility, robustness, and self-organization—offer powerful lessons for agile teams. Imagine a team that adapts without top-down supervision, collaborates seamlessly, and dynamically shifts to meet changing challenges. Just like an ant colony, such teams can accomplish complex goals through simple yet effective collective actions. 📝 If you're curious about how to apply swarm intelligence to your agile practices, don’t miss this read! Discover practical insights on how agile teams can harness these principles to improve efficiency, resilience, and innovation. ➡️ #Agile #Teamwork #Innovation #SwarmIntelligence #Leadership #SelfOrganization #BusinessAgility #SmartAnts