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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Office politics are a complex issue, especially when we are the subjects of it. Yes sometimes decisions are made to advance personal executive agendas or business profit at the “expense” of people. Yes the business “morality” is often in conflict with … Continue reading Five P’s of Office Politics

What is Digital Transformation? Most adopted definition is the one used by Wiki / InfoWorld / I-Scoop: “Digital transformation is the application of digital technologies to fundamentally impact all aspects of business and society.” There is a deceitfully simple misunderstanding … Continue reading The Myth of Upside-down Digital Transformation

Truly understand the change required Accept you must be the primary force of change Develop a holistic unbiased plan worthy of following Understand that change takes effort and time Demonstrate the very change that’s required Provide a continuous force for … Continue reading 10 Principles of Transformational Leadership