X-Matrix – Making Strategy Visible

Making Strategy Visible is a unique collaboration between Karl Scotland and Modus Institute‘s Jim Benson combining Visual Management and Strategy Deployment.

How to Book

Live, In-Person

Next Date: Mar 7, London

Register

  • Intensive in-person training with Karl and Jim
  • Learn in your context
  • Full-day immersive learning experience
  • Professional learning community membership

Live, Online

Next Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

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  • Four interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions
  • Led by Karl and Jim
  • Includes lifetime access to on-demand course
  • Professional learning community membership

On-Demand, Online

Join anytime

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  • Study via video at your own convenience
  • Access to Karl and Jim through text chat
  • Community calls
  • Practical implementation guides
  • Access to learning materials 24/7

Why Attend?

  • Learn from Industry Pioneers: Karl Scotland and Jim Benson have decades of experience in building visual systems and were instrumental in launching the Kanban methodology. Jim Benson’s book, “Personal Kanban,” won the prestigious Shingo Award.
  • Master Strategic Visualization: Understand how to use the X-Matrix to visualize your strategy and Obeya to create real-time, actionable project visualizations.
  • Align with Upper Management: Ensure your work consistently aligns with upper management’s objectives and delivers clear ROI.
  • Create a Humane Work Environment: Foster a culture where teams understand their tasks, the reasons behind them, and can make informed decisions with stakeholder involvement.
  • Eliminate ROI Uncertainty: Establish a system where every project ties directly back to company strategy, making ROI evident from the outset.

What You’ll Learn

  1. Define Your Strategy: Learn to articulate a clear, actionable strategy for your team or organization.
  2. Visualize with X-Matrix: Use the X-Matrix to map out your strategy visually, ensuring all elements are aligned and measurable.
  3. Execute with Obeya: Implement Obeya to visualize ongoing work and maintain direct links to your strategic goals.
  4. Ensure Alignment: Master techniques to align your work with upper management’s objectives and measure outcomes effectively.
  5. Create a Transparent System: Build a system where every decision and its rationale are clear to all stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and trust.

Who Should Attend?

  • Team Leaders & Managers: Improve your strategic planning and execution skills.
  • Project Managers: Enhance your ability to align projects with company goals.
  • Executives & Strategic Planners: Learn to create and communicate clear, measurable strategies.
  • Anyone Interested in Visual Management: Discover the power of visual systems in achieving organizational goals.