Introducing the Order of the X-Matrix
The Order of the X-Matrix is how I populate one in practice. It is different to the order I use to describe it. This different order brings several benefits.
Karl Scotland – Using Agility Strategically
The Order of the X-Matrix is how I populate one in practice. It is different to the order I use to describe it. This different order brings several benefits.
Strategic Agility brings with it the idea of Agile Pluralism. Agile can be defined in many ways and take many forms – strategic, evidential and tactical.
The book Strategy Safari describes a number of Schools. The Configuration School highlights a paper which describes six potential Strategy Deployment steps.
X-Matrix communication can be difficult due to the complexity of information. Focus on using it for collaboration and simplify communication with added context.
A review of how the concept of “increasing decision-making capacity” can be useful for Strategy Deployment to enable effective organizational improvement.
In 2023, I aimed to blog more and succeeded, publishing 23 posts. This review shows that top posts covered strategy deployment and agile topics.
Developer Experience is the perception of developers’ work, with three dimensions. The dimensions can be a useful lens for Strategy Deployment with Agile.
Foxes and hedgehogs are two types of thinkers. Hedgehogs focus on one big idea and foxes explore many options. Strategy deployment requires a blend of both.
The shift from Agile Transformation to Strategic Agility is discussed, favouring continuous, outcome-oriented change as a means to achieve Strategic Agility.
This post defines 3 teaming models; projects where people are pushed to work, agile teams where teams pull work, and dynamic reteaming where work pulls people.