Strategy Deployment and Flow Engineering

The book Flow Engineering describes an approach to creating flow through value stream mapping, and which can be described in terms of Strategy Deployment.

How To Start with the X-Matrix as a Curiosity Framework

To start with the X-Matrix as a curiosity framework there are 3 simple steps. Be curious about it, be curious with it, and inspire curiosity with it.

The Brand New X-Matrix and Collaborative Strategy Course

Over the last few months I’ve been collaborating with Jim Benson, putting together an online training course on the X-Matrix and Collaborative Strategy.

Why Pragmatic Agile is the Best Agile

People usually use Pragmatic Agile to describe “Bad” Agile. However, Pragmatic philosophy can explain why Pragmatic Agile is actually “Good” Agile.

The Exciting Obeya and X-Matrix Integration To Make Strategy Visible

An Obeya and X-Matrix go hand in hand. An Obeya enhances an X-Matrix with further information, and the X-Matrix provides a structure for all the information.

Three Exciting Lean Agile Events You Really Shouldn’t Miss

Over the next couple of months there are three particular Lean Agile events that I’m involved in which I’d love to see people at!

Imposing Agile – How To Use These Three Essential Elements

Every Agile Transformation involves imposing Agile in some form or manner. These three elements provide a way to do that in a healthy and productive way.

Introducing The Scaled Agile Model For The SAMe Old Agile

The Scaled Agile Model (SAMe) is the perfect approach for organisations wanting to be Agile without actually making any changes.

The Curious Case Of The Einstellung Effect And Agile

The Einstellung Effect explains some of the dynamics seen in the growth and popularity of Agile, and why the Agile is Dead movement may have missed the point.

The Hidden X-Matrix Teams That Make It More Tasty

Most X-Matrix templates include a section for teams and their contribution to the Tactics. With TASTE, X-Matrix Teams are included in a hidden way.