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Where I Think “Agile” is Headed, Part 3: What Is The Recipe, The Right Answer?

Johanna Rothman

I started this series asking where “Agile” was headed. This part is about how people want a recipe, The Answer, for how to get better at “Agile.” ” Before we can address what an answer might be, your need to know your why for an agile approach. Can “Agile” deliver on that?

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Rule of Thumb #2: Use Behavioral Lenses to Innovate and Adapt to Changes

Steve Shu Consulting

Thinking architecture, such as how people construct their preferences using a mixture of fast and slow thinking processes (Payne et al., There will be some players that will be way more agile than others and able to capitalize on both important behavioral implications and operational tactics. Where does this leave us? Payne, John W.,

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Four Classroom Teaching Differentiators in a World of TikTok and Other Digital Innovations

Steve Shu Consulting

Invite constructive feedback. As an example, I have often told students that they will likely see Scrum/Agile project management methods when they go into the working world. Connect students to one another, perhaps via icebreakers. Set up a safe environment where people can learn.

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Retire These Metaphors & Reframe the Discussion to be More Effective

Johanna Rothman

FTE for full-time Equivalent (as in human beings!) “Resources” instead of the words: people, or human beings Construction metaphors, such as: build, which describes how we organize and create a usable product. See Why Shared Services “Teams” Don’t Work with Agility. Pregnancy to explain the indivisibleness of some work.

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Crafting a Strong Strategic Direction: A Blueprint for Success

LSA Global

Strong strategic alignment creates constructive collaboration for a company to perform at its peak. Unleashing Strategic Thinking & Embracing Strategic Agility For most companies, getting the three strategic fundamental right requires a shift from linear, reactive thinking to holistic, proactive strategic thinking.

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How to Make Agile Work for the C-Suite

Harvard Business

Many companies are attempting a radical — and often rapid — shift from hierarchical structures to more agile environments, in order to operate at the speed required by today’s competitive marketplace. At Bain & Company, we do not believe that companies should try to use agile methods everywhere. This takes time.

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Seeing What You Want to See Leads to Big Problems

Makarios Consulting

That requires clarity into current situations, sound decision-making, and agile execution. Let’s put some constructive feedback – dare I say, even criticism? – As a leader, you want to lead your team and your business to success. Too often, leaders fall down on the very first requirement. But now, let’s get down to the tough stuff.

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