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.
Three Quick Tips for Better X-Matrix Communication
X-Matrix communication can be difficult due to the complexity of information. Focus on using it for collaboration and simplify communication with added context.
The Evidence To Look For In A Successful Agile Transformation
These six dimensions describe evidence to look for as part of an Agile Transformation, building on the work of Larry Macheronne and Troy Magennis.
The Sankey Diagram As A Simple Addition To The X-Matrix
The Sankey Diagram can be a simple but powerful technique which can complement, and possibly enhance the X-Matrix. This post will show how.
Abstracting Aspirations with a Value Framework
I have previously described a high-level way of thinking about Tactics for an X-Matrix. This post introduces a generic way of thinking about Aspirations.
The most important X-Matrix lessons I have learned
A post describing the most important learnings I have had over the many years of using the X-Matrix with Agile Transformation.