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?
Two Big Improvements To A Strategy Deployment Definition
An updated definition of strategy deployment, incorporating the ideas of context and propositions rather than problems and solutions.
That’s Not My Agile…
“That’s Not My Agile” is a parody inspired by the many debates, discussions and diatribes I see on social media about the state of Agile.
How to Ensure Ebb and Flow of Strategy Deployment
Ebb and Flow is what avoids Strategy Deployment and the X-Matrix becoming a dictate and enables it to be part of an emergent and fluid process.
Strategy Deployment and the Strategy Safari
Strategy Safari describes 10 strategy schools and raises a number of related issues. Strategy Deployment can be considered regarding those schools and issues.
Why you need Outcome-Oriented, Continuous Transformation, Everywhere
The phrase “outcome-oriented, continuous transformation, everywhere” describes my approach to Agile Transformation. This post explains what I mean by that.