True North Revisited – Why Its More Than A Statement
A True North is a shared story that people should be able to connect to, that resonates with them, and that articulates a real sense of purpose and direction.
Combining OKRs and the X-Matrix – The Important Distinction To Know
What is the relationship between OKRs and the X-Matrix? The answer lies in recognising the difference between Strategic and SMART objectives.
Master Making Strategy Visible At The Kanban Edge
Jim Benson and I will be at Kanban Edge on March 6th in London and are teaching our Making Strategy Visible workshop again the day after the conference.
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.