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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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