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.

Addressing X-Matrix Concerns From These Three Risky Reasons

The X-Matrix is no silver bullet, and comes with risks as well as rewards. These are the main three risks that can lead to X-Matrix concerns.

The Simple Synergy of Strategy Deployment and Strategy Development

Strategy, strategy development and strategy deployment, are three separate but related elements that need to work together for effective transformation.

The New Six Rules of Kanban For Software Development

The Toyota Production System’s 6 Rules of Kanban are very manufacturing focussed. What might they look like from a software development perspective?