Johanna Rothman

MARCH 11, 2021

Worse, most career ladders assume we can assess what a person can do, not on their contributions to an agile team. That means most career ladders don't fit agile teams or an agile culture. Instead of individual achievements, we can reward the types of agile leadership we want to see in agile teams.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I discussed the origins of the agile approaches in Part 5. In this post, I'll discuss how you can create an agile approach that fits your context. Why should you create your own agile approach? Because your context is unique to you, your team, project, product, and culture. Remember, an agile approach starts with a team.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 14, 2019

In Part 1 , I wrote about how “Agile” is not a silver bullet and is not right for every team and every product. This post is about how management fits into agile approaches. Too often, managers think “agile” is for others, specifically teams of people. Team-based “agile” is not enough.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 18, 2021

I had the pleasure of being on the Agile Uprising Podcast: Modern Management Made Easy with Johanna Rothman. How trust, empathy, and creating a safe environment are what allows us to use agile approaches. The post Fun Discussion with the Agile Uprising appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 21, 2019

I started asking if you actually need an agile approach in Part 1 and noted the 4 big problems I see. Part 2 was why we need managers in an agile transformation. Part 4 was about how “Agile” is meaningless and “agile” is an adjective that needs to be applied to something. That would be resilient.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“Agile” as a way to do much more work in much less time. (NO! Team learning time requires that the team —not just the managers—think in flow efficiency. His team used this collaboration board (from Create Your Successful Agile Project ), where they tracked asking for and offering help. It doesn't work that way!!)

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 15, 2019

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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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2020

Flow efficiency at all levels. Anytime I've seen a successful innovation culture, I've seen these principles. Let me address a little about business agility and innovation. Business agility allows us to create a culture where we plan to change. Manage for effectiveness. Seek outcomes, not outputs.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 3, 2019

At the Influential Agile Leader workshop earlier this year, I led a session about scaling and how you might think about it. I asked if any of the teams succeeded at using an agile approach at the team level. I didn't have the words for the ideas of Cost of Delay , nor of flow efficiency. No, none of them had.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, I delivered the first version of my Free Your Agile Team talk at Agile New England. I spoke about the problem of a framework-first approach to transforming to an agile culture. I based the talk on Create Your Successful Agile Project , but I didn’t stop there.). (I

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 13, 2021

I had great fun with Cherie Silas and Alex Kudinov on their podcast, “Keeping Agile Non-Denominational.” You've seen or heard about this problem: Senior leadership says, “Yes we need agility!” ” The teams say, “Yes, we got the agile goodness here!” The current culture pulls them one way.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 12, 2021

You want business agility. The people and teams continue to experiment with agile behaviors. Every team's agile journey is unique. So is each manager's agile journey. If some people aren't sure, they might not be as far along in their agile journey. The teams have worked hard to change how they work. Educate them.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

However, larger businesses often face challenges that hinder the efficacy and efficiency of their governance systems, impeding their ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive. This is the realm of efficient and effective governance, characterized by fresh perspectives, unwavering resilience, and a commitment to excellence.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 15, 2024

This data-driven approach allows companies to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and maximize marketing effectiveness. These initiatives empower team members with the latest marketing techniques, tools, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the organization.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

Supply Chain Management: Efficient supply chain management is crucial for e-commerce businesses to meet customer demands, reduce fulfillment costs, and ensure timely deliveries. They assess organizational structures, identify bottlenecks, recommend automation tools, and facilitate agile practices to improve efficiency and adaptability.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether implementing new technologies, restructuring operations, or fostering a culture of innovation, the role of change management, facilitated by adept business consulting services, is pivotal for companies of all sizes.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 7, 2023

If you're trying to use an agile approach, what do you care about in terms of finishing: That the team finish the work, regardless of the personal or team cost? Agile teams always know who did what. In agile organizations, peers offer this feedback, not (just) the managers. Not in an agile team. Reward collaboration.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Its significance can make or break successfully “refreezing” those changes into a workplace’s culture (Lewin), especially in a business landscape marked by rapid evolutions. Preparing organizations to handle change both efficiently and sustainably requires a systematic approach. References Graham, J., Woodmass, K., Bailey, Q.,

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 6, 2023

” These people claim there is no need for either role in an effective team, especially an agile team because the team can manage its own deliverables. While some agile teams can manage their own deliverables, that's not the only role for a project or program manager. No one sees the big picture. However, we still had uncertainty.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Cost Efficiency Mistakes made during market entry can be expensive. US market entry consulting services help companies make cost-efficient decisions from the outset. Cultural Adaptation Understanding cultural nuances is crucial for success in any market.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 16, 2024

Operations Optimization Assistance: Consultants assess and optimize operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Benefits: Increased efficiency, improved customer interactions, and staying competitive in the digital landscape. Benefits: A positive workplace culture, attracting and retaining top talent.

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Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2018

Increasing volatility, uncertainty, growing complexity, and ambiguous information (VUCA) has created a business environment in which agile collaboration is more critical than ever. Intuitively, we know that the collaborative intensity of work has skyrocketed, and that collaborations are central to agility. This story is not unique.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

If you’re thinking about an agile transformation, you already know about feature teams. That’s one way that our words reflect our culture.). Except, in an agile approach, product management (often via product owners) is an integral part of a high-performing agile team. Can they create an agile transformation?

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Systems Setup: Establishing efficient operational systems is crucial for smooth business functioning. Consultants help entrepreneurs set up scalable systems, implement technology solutions, and optimize processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Strategic planning ensures that the business remains agile and responsive to changing market conditions. Operational Efficiency Streamlining operations is key to reducing costs and improving efficiency. They also help create a positive workplace culture that fosters innovation and productivity.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Our culture shapes our language. And, our language shapes our culture.) We reinforce a culture of resource efficiency. Sometimes, we reinforce a project culture where teams break up after they’re done with the project.). We reinforce a culture of flow efficiency.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Cultural and Communication Nuances Effective communication and cultural alignment are paramount for successful market entry. Local business experts bridge the gap between foreign companies and the US market by offering insights into cultural nuances, communication styles, and consumer expectations.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Partner, Not Stakeholder The more business agility you want, the more partnerships across the organization you need. See Modern Management: Three Tips To Create A Congruent Culture.) That does mean your organization needs to use the idea of flow efficiency over resource efficiency. What prevents you from partnering now?”

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

You don't want to reinforce resource efficiency, even though you rewarded the person for that all along. Instead, you want to reinforce flow efficiency. Discuss why you want flow efficiency and overall lower cycle time. You now realize that if you want an agile culture, you want the team to collaborate.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 8, 2022

In Agile and Lean Program Management , I suggested two other views of large products. See Create Feedback Loops (Agile Approaches) for Hardware Products.). And, watch for resource efficiency thinking, not flow efficiency thinking. Also, the teams find it tempting to think of the common GUI and API as components.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 6, 2024

In Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 , I said that real agile approaches require cultural change to focus on flow efficiency , where we watch the flow of the work , not the people doing tasks. What about those cultural changes? This is not an agile approach. 1,2 and so on.

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BCG

AUGUST 17, 2016

Agile development has gone mainstream, but the software development methodology that helped hundreds of Silicon Valley startups explode onto the scene has delivered decidedly mixed results for more traditional organizations. Article Wednesday, August 17, 2016. In most cases, there is a critical point of failure: the product owner.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 27, 2019

If the team hands off work, they're working in resource efficiency, not flow efficiency. Note: In From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams , Mark and I recommend any other approach than an agile approach if you don't have enough hours of overlap. for ways to use lifecycles other than waterfall or agile.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2021

Now, these same managers want business agility. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see. As the teams used agile approaches, they requested more and more frequent deployments. A lot of the friction we see is anti-agility. What culture do you want? What Might You Consider Removing?

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Operations Optimization Streamlining operations is pivotal for cost-efficiency and competitiveness. Consulting services specializing in international business provide vital assistance in market entry strategies, cultural adaptations, regulatory compliance, and supply chain management.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2020

.” In my experience, when organizations want to use agile approaches or transform in some way, the managers start with the teams. Agile approaches can help teams improve, and many teams do release value faster. If you want to create an agile culture, start with the managers. And, the teams benefit.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

The German sociologist Max Weber famously praised bureaucracy’s rationality and efficiencies. I know it is critical for the leadership to embrace agile, but the sad reality is that I’m not sure our leadership team will start before it’s too late. Learn and experience how agile works. What can I do?”

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