In conversation with Valérie Wattelle and Hrishikesh Karekar. Transcript of the Insta live on 24th Feb 2023. — I teamed up with my dear friend Valérie Wattelle, an awesome agile coach from France, for an interesting Instagram live event on 24th Feb 2023. We ran into some technical difficulties, so the transcript is not verbatim but edited for brevity and also ease of reading. …

Practical insights to help your team work effectively, avoid common mistakes and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. — As organizations grow and change, they can often become dysfunctional. Teams need help to work together effectively towards common goals and stated objectives. As a Scrum Master, it's your job to identify and address these signs of dysfunctionality. In this article, we'll explore the top signs of organizational dysfunctionality and…

I ran 3 complex coaching scenarios with ChatGPT. The response convinces me Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters will not add value — at least most of the run-of-the-mill ones. — As Agile coaches and Scrum Masters, our primary role is to facilitate the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices within an organization. We work with teams to help them become more agile, and we coach them on how to effectively deliver value to their customers through the use of…

Navigating the Complex Tapestry of Agile Transformation — One term frequently taking center stage in discussions around Agile transformations and business agility is the “Agile mindset.” It’s hailed as the secret sauce for success, the differentiator between thriving organizations and those that lag. Yet, despite its lofty status, the Agile mindset remains somewhat elusive, often the subject of…

Unlock the potential of exaptation in crisis leadership. Discover how repurposing strengths fosters innovation and resilience. — In the ever-evolving business landscape, leaders are constantly faced with new challenges. From natural disasters like COVID-19 to economic downturns to technology-led disruptions like the one GenAI is unleashing, there is no shortage of potential disruptions. When a crisis strikes, leaders need to be prepared to act quickly and decisively…

Embracing the Complexity: Guiding Agile Teams with CAS Thinking — A Practitioner’s Perspective. — Abstract Explore the powerful influence of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) thinking in Agile environments as Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches navigate the ever-changing business landscape guiding teams towards agility. Introducing the concept of Complex Adaptive Systems for laymen, this blog explores from the perspective of these agile practitioners — practical tools…

9 Strategies leveraging the Power of Complexity Science for a Resilient and Successful Agile Adoption — Agile transformations can be highly complex endeavors. The level of complexity can vary depending on factors such as the size of the organization, the existing culture and processes, the level of stakeholder engagement, and the scope of the transformation. These transformations involve multiple dimensions, including people, processes, culture, and organizational…

Transforming an organization is about transforming yourself and your people — the processes and systems will follow. — Undertaking organizational change has always been a formidable challenge, and starting something new often results in feelings of uncertainty and insecurity, especially when the end state is not entirely clear. This is particularly true in the case of large-scale enterprise agile transformations.

The HiPPO effect stifles innovation in organizations. Overcome it by prioritizing data, building consensus, and challenging assumptions. — If you’ve ever been in a meeting where the highest-paid person in the room gets the final say, you might be familiar with the HiPPO effect. It’s a phenomenon where organizations rely heavily on the opinions of their senior leaders, even when those opinions might not be the best for…