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I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Vitality Chicago had been named one of the top 20 Agile Leadership blogs of 2020 by Feedspot. Yes! Wait, what does that actually…
Most organizations today are undergoing some sort of "transformation" and it is likely not their first. Whether it is an agile, digital, lean or financial transformation, organizations are trying to…
At a recent client, I noticed the managers participated as members of the Scrum Team. When I asked about whether they thought there was an issue with hierarchy, they quickly…
One thing that is critical for a successful Agile Transformation is training at all levels, especially agile leader training. Unfortunately, many leaders don't believe they need training, even though I…
Many people think of transformation as a linear process. Whether it is a digital or agile transformation, or even a personal transformation, we like to think of it as a…
In my related post about what agile coaches need to succeed, I wrote about the idea of walking in the shoes of those we coach. This would include Scrum Masters,…
What is the Agile Leader Role during an Agile Transformation? Agile Transformations are a popular activity right now. If you are an agile leader, you may be wondering what is…
The most recent Standish Group Chaos Study results show Waterfall and Agile project success and failure rates. It should come as no surprise that Agile projects are statistically 2X more…
Most organizations today are using Scrum or Agile in some capacity. Learn how to leverage the key relationships that agile leaders need to be effective. Success as an Agile Leader…
If you are planning an agile pilot or even a full blown agile transformation, a critical consideration is your Agile Training Plan. After all, people need to understand Agile and Scrum…
Do you think that your organization is too large or too old to succeed with Agile and Scrum? Think again. This success story describes how Bank of America successfully transitioned…
One of the most common conversations I’ve had with clients over the last few years is how to move from waterfall to Scrum. They want to understand the agile transformation…
Most people have no idea how to motivate agile teams or create high performing teams. And even if you tell them, they don't seem to remember or care. I've had…