The Miroverse Now Has An X-Matrix Template
You can now easily create and collaborate an X-Matrix in Miro with a Miroverse template. Read more to discover how to find and use it.
The Ultimate X-Matrix For Your Agile Transformation Is Here
A description of an X-Matrix from an agile transformation I have recently been involved in, and which is something I can publish with some minor tweaking.
What is a True North?
The True North is the first element of my TASTE model and is in the middle of my X-Matrix template. It is the central piece which holds the other elements together. On the X-Matrix I define the True North as: The orientation which informs what we should do. That is a bit abstract and jargony, so lets unpack it a …
Comparing Strategy Alignment Frameworks
Mattias Skarin has recently posted a comparison of three strategy alignment frameworks – OKRs, Spotify Rhythm and Art of Action Strategy Briefing. I have already posted about these approaches in the past (OKRs, Spotify Rhythm, Directed Opportunism), as well as others, and I liked the way Mattias compared them side by side. In this post I want to add another …
TASTE Impacts, Outcomes and Outputs
As part of preparing material for the Agendashift and X-Matrix Masterclass I’m running with Mike Burrows next month, I started thinking about how the idea of Impact, Outcome and Output (that blog is from 2012) could be overlaid onto the TASTE approach. Back then I described the relationship between them as: Outputs create Outcomes which have Impact Give the outcome-oriented perspective of …
How to use Agendashift with the X-Matrix
I first blogged about my early thoughts on Strategy Deployment and Agendashift nearly two years ago after some early experiments with Mike Burrows’ approach. Since then I’ve learned more, become an Agendashift partner, and co-taught a couple of “Lean-Agile Strategy Days” with Mike in June and October last year. More recently I used some of the elements of Agendashift during an …
Measuring the X-Matrix
Dave Snowden recently posted a series of blog posts on A Sense of Direction, about the use of goals and targets with Cynefin. As the X-Matrix uses measures in two of its sections (Aspirations and Evidence) I found that useful in clarifying my thinking on how I generally approach those areas. Lets start by addressing Dave’s two primary concerns; the …
Facilitating an X-Matrix Workshop
I was asked recently for guidance on facilitating a workshop to populate an X-Matrix. My initial response was that I don’t have a fixed approach because its so contextual. It depends on who is in the room, what is already known or decided, what the existing approaches are, how much time we have etc. On reflection though, I realised that …
What is an X-Matrix?
An X-Matrix is a template used in organisational improvement that concisely visualises the alignment of an organisation’s True North, Aspirations, Strategies, Tactics and Evidence on a single piece of paper, usually A3 size (29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches). The main elements can be described as follows: True North – the orientation which informs what should be done. This …
Lean-Agile Strategy Days: An X-Matrix and Agendashift Fusion
I’m really excited by a new venture on June 7-8 with Mike Burrows. Its called Lean-Agile Strategy Days, and will be an opportunity for attendees to explore with Mike and myself how we can combine and synthesise the X-Matrix and Agendashift as approaches to Strategy Deployment. From the event page: We’ll be looking at strategy – how to engage people in …