How do I make agile values stick after the workshop?
One great way to make agile values stick after the workshop is by creating emotionally memorable experiences that people practice together, remember later, and recognize in thei...
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The Strange Discovery of Intrinsic Motivation – And Why Leaders Still Get It Wrong
Most leaders today talk about motivation as if it were obvious: you set targets, attach rewards, maybe add pressure, and magically people perform. But the idea that humans do gr...
Respect: The Missing Ingredient in Your Agile Transformation
Why respect isn’t just a soft value — but your system’s only real chance at speed.Shinjuku Station is the busiest railway station in the word. 4 million people passing through i...
Learned Helplessness: The Hidden Barrier to Agility
Why your team isn’t stepping up—and what you can do about it. You’ve probably seen it. You’re working with a team that’s been told: “You are now self-managing!” Freedom! Auto...
Are Your Most Respected Practices Now Your Greatest Risk?
Why old rituals won’t protect you—and how to outgrow your sword worship.A samurai in his armour in the 1860s. Hand-colored photograph by Felice BeatoImagine a world shaped...
Want High-Performing Teams? Focus on Motivation That Lasts
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict Access this content wi...
Does a 60-Hour Workweek Make You a Productivity Beast—or Just Burnt Out?
Lately, there’s been a surge of voices—especially from billionaire founders—arguing that we all need to buckle down, grind harder, and clock in more hours if we want to be truly...
Why Laughter Is a Better Indicator than Velocity
And Why False Metrics Mislead UsMutt & Jeff by Bud Fisher, June 3, 1942Imagine losing your wallet at night and searching under the streetlight—not because you know it’s there, b...
Your experiments are failing—good! But are you failing the right way?
“We embrace failure!” It’s the mantra of every company trying to build an innovative culture. Sounds great, right? But here’s the problem: many organizations that preach failure...
An agile Christmas story ?
The North Pole’s New “Transformation”’Twas the week before Christmas, and Santa’s Workshop was in utter pandemonium—again. This year, the elves had scrapped their old, handcraft...
Pass this on: Debunking Common Myths About Agile
If you’ve spent any time in the world of agility, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of myths. Despite its widespread adoption, agile remains one of the most misunderst...
Stop Turning Transparency into a Management Weapon!
Imagine working in a place where “transparency” means your every move is tracked. Feels more like a surveillance state than an agile workplace, right? ? When Transparency Gets ...
The Hidden Flaw in Your Agile Transformation: It’s Not What You Think!
As agile minds we often flatten hierarchies and strip away bureaucracy. Simplifying organizational structures and processes—the outer structures—is often seen as the key to beco...
Why T-Shaped Professionals Are the Key to Agile Success
Why are T-shaped professionals crucial for agile success? Explore how their deep expertise and broad understanding foster collaboration. Access this content with a premium s...
Heartwarming Lesson: Kindness Is The Key To Winning At Work
It’s a common saying that “nice guys finish last”. But is this really true in the world of business and leadership? The story of the construction of the Empire State Building in...