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.
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!
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.
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.