Now that things are getting back to normal, I met a potential new client, a senior exec of a large org, in a Starbucks downtown. The conversation was a “re-run”, a common narrative I frequently encounter in these post-COVID times.

The exec said “We need to transform… and fast!”

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Running a Hackathon is not just for software companies. Spotify HR (yes HR!) has been using hackathons as early as 2015. Their first hackathon successfully increased diversity and gender-parity of at that time male-dominated organization. But their most recent hackathon did not have developers or engineers, but rather middle-managers and organizational leaders.

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A medium-sized organization (that shall remain nameless and you will soon see why) has been struggling with Business Agility for a few years. Recent pressure, blame games, and frustration led to CEO hiring a third party to “turn the negative … Continue reading Business Agility Superformula

You likely had this experience far too many times: A group of middle or upper managers grimaced when leaving a tense executive meeting with C-level executives co-presenting a new org vision or org change or significant org news. Couple manager … Continue reading 5 A’s of C-level Dynamics

Chantal, a seasoned IT VP in nonprofit sector once asked me “When is the best time to start an Agile transformation?” I remember hesitating responding not because I didn’t know the answer. I hesitated anticipating the conversation to follow. I hesitated because I myself remember being in her shoes long ago hoping there is some ideal time when a perfect masterplan can play out. I finally answered transparently “There is never the right time. It will always be messy! You’re transforming people and… ” I wrestled grasping for the right words “… WE are messy.”

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