Johanna Rothman

MARCH 23, 2021

I had a terrific time with Chris Williams on his Badass Agile podcast. How managers need to collaborate to achieve agility. The post Enlightening Conversation on the Badass Agile Podcast appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. We discussed the Modern Management Made Easy books.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The managers (often with the assistance of a consultancy) decided Scrum was the answer. Those outcomes can help teams decide which agile approach(es) to start with and adapt. Let's start with who wants the teams to use an agile approach. Who Wants the Teams to Use an Agile Approach? What's wrong? Aside from everything??).

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 26, 2021

They think agile approaches are tactics and agile tools are part of their strategy. That's why they want to Buy an agile approach. Not realizing a standard agile approach is an oxymoron. Teams need to experiment and change their agile approach. Address the cultural changes necessary for agility.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2021

One of my clients wants to use shared services “teams” as they start their agile transformation. Agile approaches break the idea of a “shared service” model of people. I don't know of any way to keep “shared services” and move to agile approaches. ” Don't use an agile approach.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

We often hear that agile is a mindset. That we need to change our thinking to use agility. We need behaviors if we want an agile culture. Which behaviors do we need for an agile culture? These are my definition of the minimum, necessary behaviors that promote agility. Behaviors Create an Agile Culture.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2021

How should agile coaches work? I've heard several questions and problems around what agile coaches should and should not do. Should agile coaches focus on: How well the teams use their pre-determined agile framework. Enroll (or somehow persuade) the managers in an agile mindset. (As Coaches are not enforcers.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Daniel Vacanti and Prateek Singh graciously invited* me to be on an episode of Drunk Agile: Episode 37 Johanna Rothman Part Deux More Bigger Aging. Ordering the work by value, even though agile approaches hope the value changes. (Re)defining That's why agile approaches emphasize “finish something and get feedback on it.”

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 2, 2022

On the ANE panel last night, an agile coach asked, “What's my path forward as an agile coach? Focus on business results, not agility per se. Nobody wants to “be agile.” ” People want the results agility offers them. Agility can help achieve these results. What do I do next?”

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

[podcast_headshot url=”[link] Ever wondered just exactly what it takes to scale a consulting business while maintaining agility and delivering high-impact results? Keith Scott, today’s guest, has mastered this art and is here to share his journey. Keith is the CEO and co-founder of K.L.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 14, 2021

I had a great time with Jeff and Squirrel on their podcast, Troubleshooting Agile. The post Great Fun on the Troubleshooting Agile Podcast, Part 1 appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. They focus on what our conversations can tell us about ourselves. We had a wide-ranging and fun discussion.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 10, 2024

I see many teams and team members who say, “Agile stinks. ” When I ask people what's happening, they say: We're doing an agile death march because someone else already told us what we have to do and the date it's due. And don't get me started on how coaches tend to do life coaching instead of support for agility.)

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Back in Part 1 , I wrote about how stage-gate approaches were as agile as we could use at the time. We had one delivery, so our agility was about canceling the project if we couldn't finish it. Opportunities for Agility. The iterative lifecycles offer agility anytime you get feedback from a customer (or a manager).

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 1, 2024

(That link just goes to the first post) My most recent book: Project Lifecycles: How to Reduce Risks, Release Successful Products, and Increase Agility. In addition, here's the unedited transcript: Agile _ Adapt – Expert Talk – Johanna Rothman – April 2024 in docx format. Luke and I always have fun discussions.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 4, 2018

Individual consultants and engagement managers usually develop their own ways of organizing information. Have clear consultant assignments and owners for workstreams and major activity areas. Have individual consultants organize and present progress (for their realm) to engagement managers and principals at least 1–2 times per week.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, I don't do long consulting contracts—by design. But most of my business focuses on coaching, workshops, or consulting. Does that sound like an agile team to you? However, managers don't create features as agile teams do. Agile teams don't assume they make a final product the first time out.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 18, 2021

I had the pleasure of being on the Agile Uprising Podcast: Modern Management Made Easy with Johanna Rothman. How trust, empathy, and creating a safe environment are what allows us to use agile approaches. The post Fun Discussion with the Agile Uprising appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Opportunities for More Agility. Because we release every time we finish a feature set, we have these opportunities for agility: Re-rank the remaining feature sets. If your company can't create an agile culture, consider an incremental lifecycle, especially if you have schedule risks. Part 5 Agile Approaches.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) That's why I then asked people to review their product-oriented domain expertise and agile-focused domain expertise in Part 3. Especially, Agile is Not a Silver Bullet.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Are you trying to make an agile framework or approach work? Maybe you've received a mandate to “go agile.” Or, maybe you're trying to fit an agile framework into your current processes—and you've got a mess. I've seen plenty of problems when people try to adopt “agile” wholesale.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. They are not sitting up at night wondering how to find a coach that will unlock their authenticity or a consultant who has a 5-step methodology for aligning people, processes and profits. How to Build a Consulting/Coaching Website" (Tutorial Video). Yes, emotions.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 29, 2022

Agile strategy leads to 220% increase in revenue. The post Agile Strategy Enables Significant Growth appeared first on Brimstone Consulting LLC. CASE STUDY. The CEO of a family-owned construction company recognized that an outside, objective perspective would be valuable to the future and growth of the company.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

More of my clients say they want business agility. Yet, we don't share a common definition of business agility. Actions matter when it comes to business agility. Since managers create and refine the culture, they can create an environment that supports business agility. An Environment that Supports Business Agility.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 11, 2021

Worse, most career ladders assume we can assess what a person can do, not on their contributions to an agile team. That means most career ladders don't fit agile teams or an agile culture. Instead of individual achievements, we can reward the types of agile leadership we want to see in agile teams.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 31, 2023

I had a terrific time speaking with Jeff and Chad on the Agile Wire: Successful Independent Consulting with Johanna Rothman. The post Deep Dive into Successful Independent Consulting with the Agile Wire appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. That's the video link.)

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 9, 2024

I was on the Agile Uprising podcast this past Sunday, discussing my most recent book. Some of what we discussed: That managers want agility but do not care about any agile methods or frameworks. While we might think “agile” is another project organization method—or lifecycle—it's not. See (and hear!):

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 6, 2024

In Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 , I said that real agile approaches require cultural change to focus on flow efficiency , where we watch the flow of the work , not the people doing tasks. Can you create an agile culture for your team even if you can't change how the organization works? 1,2 and so on.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I have a new book: Project Lifecycles: How to Reduce Risks, Release Successful Products, and Increase Agility. I wrote it because I'm concerned about what I see in too many supposedly agile teams: Crazy-long backlogs and roadmaps. A focus on a “standard” agile approach, regardless of how much agility is in that approach.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2017

"As an independent consultant, does it matter how I get paid?” Several years ago, as an independent consultant I did my taxes two ways using TurboTax® software. Several years ago, as an independent consultant I did my taxes two ways using TurboTax® software. Paying a Consultant as a Temp Worker is a Costly Mistake!

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 3, 2024

I had a terrific time at the Hands On Agile Community meetup. Thank you, Stefan, and the entire Hands On Agile community. The post Video and Slides from Fake Agility Talk Posted appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. Stefan Wolpers, the host, posted the video. Also, see the slides on my speakerdeck.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 24, 2021

He thought agile approaches would work to “meet” and “enforce” deadlines. Even when we use a non-agile approach , schedule variance doesn't make sense. Yes, they read Create Your Successful Agile Project and Practical Ways to Lead an Innovative Organization.). Why do you have deadlines?

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 29, 2021

The teams want to use an agile approach so they can incorporate learning. The managers might even think this is roadmap reflects an agile approach. There's nothing about this roadmap that's agile. You can decide if you need an agile approach. See What Lifecycle or Agile Approach Fits Your Context? What can you do?

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 31, 2024

In Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 , I said that real agile approaches require cultural change to focus on flow efficiency, where we focus on watching the work, not the people. If you and your team have been practicing real agility, you might say these ideas barely show any agility at all.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 30, 2024

Whether launching a startup, navigating the complexities of a small business, or steering a large enterprise through expansion, the benefits of business consulting services are profound. Through business consulting services , companies can gain business help. Unleashing business potential with the help of business experts.

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Comatch

JANUARY 30, 2023

For consultants, now is the perfect time to take the plunge into tech. If you’re a consultant that wants to get started on projects in the digital landscape, here are the five capabilities you should have under your belt. 3) Acquire a passion for problem-solving As a consultant, problem-solving is your bread and butter.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultants set up customized software solutions tailored to the needs of individual businesses. Software consultants provide the technical ‘know how’ that allows this happen, and ensures that software functions reliably and in a user friendly way. Software is key to the efficiency of organizations in almost every industry.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

This is where professional consulting services for startups come into play, offering invaluable assistance to entrepreneurs and investors aiming to maximize success and achieve sustainable growth. Let’s explore how consulting services can enhance startup businesses and deliver better results for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 13, 2021

I had great fun with Cherie Silas and Alex Kudinov on their podcast, “Keeping Agile Non-Denominational.” You've seen or heard about this problem: Senior leadership says, “Yes we need agility!” ” The teams say, “Yes, we got the agile goodness here!” ” And the middle managers?

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