Abstracting Aspirations with a Value Framework
I have previously described a high-level way of thinking about Tactics for an X-Matrix. This post introduces a generic way of thinking about Aspirations.
How to Distinguish Between Strategies and Tactics
A regular discussion topic related to Strategy Deployment is the difference between strategies and tactics. This post explores ways to distinguish the two.
Strategy Deployment and Estuarine Mapping
A high level introduction to Estuarine Mapping, with an overview of how the process can be used alongside a Strategy Deployment approach.
Two Triads for the Terrific Typology of Transformation Tactics
An alternative pattern for visualising the typology of transformation tactics using triads, inspired by the triads used for Estuarine Mapping.
A Terrific Typology of Transformation Tactics
A typology a 6 P’s that can be used to explore possible Lean and Agile transformation tactics; People, Plexuses, Processes, Practices, Products and Platforms.
Agile Advice, Like Youth, Probably Just Wasted On The Young
In 1997, Mary Schmich published a hypothetical graduation speech and encouraged readers to try it themselves. What agile advice might be given in such a speech?
Tensegrity as a Fascinating Metaphor For Strategy Deployment
An introduction to tensegrity and an explanation as to why it might be a relevant and interesting way of thinking about strategy deployment.
Why Strategy Deployment? Here Are Three Great Reasons
This post describes the three reasons why you would want to use Strategy Deployment, and what the challenges are that it addresses.
The Only Useful Icebreaker Activity Anyone May Ever Need
Icebreaker activities may be contrived, awkward, irrelevant. However, a good icebreaker can be useful, and I regularly use the same one in different workshops.
The Best Agile Accounting Approach To CapEx and OpEx
What is the best way of accounting for costs as different types of expenditure for agile development teams? This is the best answer.