Training
I have created an online training course on the X-Matrix and Collaborative Strategy, in collaboration with Jim Benson and Modus Institute. Enrol now for the initial videos covering the following areas,
- Why Strategy Matters
- The Heart of the X-Matrix
- Moving to Implementation
More in-depth modules will be coming soon!
Blog Posts
The following blog posts on Strategy Deployment are organised into something slightly more structured than just the tag.
A Background to Strategy Deployment
- Why Strategy Deployment? Here Are Three Great Reasons
- In the Lap of the Agile Gods
- Failure Is Not An Option
- Curiosity Theory and the Principle of Optimal Knowledge
- Are We Tabby Cats Trying To Emulate Cheetahs?
- The Curious Case Of The Einstellung Effect And Agile
- How Do I Know If Agile Is Working?
- The Agile Transformation Conundrum
- A Simple Resolution to the Agile Transformation Conundrum
- The Provocative Pluralism of Strategic Agility
- Time Capsules and Transformations
- What is Strategy Deployment?
- Two Big Improvements To A Strategy Deployment Definition
- The Simple Synergy of Strategy Deployment and Strategy Development
- Why Strategy Deployment? Here Are Three Great Reasons
- Continuous Strategy is the new Strategy Deployment
- Strategy Deployment and Directed Opportunism
- How to Distinguish Between Strategies and Tactics
- Alignment and Autonomy in Strategy Deployment
- Strategy Deployment and Leader-Leader
- More on Leader-Leader and Autonomy-Alignment
- Strategy Deployment and Playing to Win
- Good Agile/Bad Agile: The Difference and Why It Matters
- Strategy Deployment and the Agile Industrial Complex
- Tensegrity as a Fascinating Metaphor For Strategy Deployment
An Approach to Strategy Deployment
- The X-Matrix Strategy Deployment Model
- A Strategy Deployment Diagram
- What is an X-Matrix?
- TASTE Success with an X-Matrix Template
- TASTE Impacts, Outcomes and Outputs
- The Messy Coherence of X-Matrix Correlations
- The Sankey Diagram As A Simple Addition To The X-Matrix
- What is a True North?
- Measuring the X-Matrix
- Abstracting Aspirations with a Value Framework
- Three Agile Strategies That Will Make A Strong Impact
- A Terrific Typology of Transformation Tactics
- Two Triads for the Terrific Typology of Transformation Tactics
- The Evidence To Look For In A Successful Agile Transformation
- The Hidden X-Matrix Teams That Make It More Tasty
- What is Catchball?
- What is Backbriefing?
- Backbriefing and the Curse of Knowledge
- Dynamics of Strategy Deployment
- A Strategy Deployment Cadence
- How to Ensure Ebb and Flow of Strategy Deployment
- Facilitating an X-Matrix Workshop
- Introducing the Order of the X-Matrix
- The Revolutionary Six Strategy Deployment Steps to Effective Change
- Three Quick Tips for Better X-Matrix Communication
- Strategy Deployment as Organisational Improv
- A3 Templates for Backbriefing and Experimenting
- The Ultimate X-Matrix For Your Agile Transformation Is Here
- The Most Important X-Matrix Lessons I Have Learned
- Addressing X-Matrix Concerns From These Three Risky Reasons
- How To Start with the X-Matrix as a Curiosity Framework
Implementing Strategy Deployment
- Agility is a Strategy, Agile is a Tactic
- Nine Surprising Strategy Deployment Books with Powerful Lessons
- Strategy Deployment and OKRs
- Strategy Deployment and Impact Mapping
- Strategy Deployment and Spotify Rhythm
- Strategy Deployment and Agendashift
- Strategy Deployment and Fitness for Purpose
- Strategy Deployment, the X-Matrix and Kanban Thinking
- Strategy Deployment and the Four Disciplines of Execution
- Blending Agendashift and the Four Disciplines of Execution
- Strategy Deployment and SAFe
- Strategy Deployment and Idealised Design
- Strategy Deployment and Team of Teams
- Strategy Deployment and Flow Engineering
- Kanban Deployment with the X-Matrix
- Comparing Strategy Alignment Frameworks
- Deploying Strategies as Choices
- Strategies as Enabling Constraints
- How to use Hexis for Powerful Strategy Deployment
- Strategy Deployment and Estuarine Mapping
- Strategy Deployment and Developer Experience
- Strategy Deployment and the Strategy Safari
- How Rally Does… Strategy Deployment
- How Rally Does… Annual and Quarterly Planning