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Where I Think “Agile” is Headed, Part 5: Summary

Johanna Rothman

I started asking if you actually need an agile approach in Part 1 and noted the 4 big problems I see. Part 2 was why we need managers in an agile transformation. Part 4 was about how “Agile” is meaningless and “agile” is an adjective that needs to be applied to something. That would be resilient.

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Leadership Tip #13: For Innovation, Remove at Least One Policy or Procedure a Week

Johanna Rothman

Now, these same managers want business agility. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see. As the teams used agile approaches, they requested more and more frequent deployments. What about guidelines? A lot of the friction we see is anti-agility. What culture do you want?

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Management Rewards: Doing Work vs Creating an Environment

Johanna Rothman

My agile transformation clients struggle with this big question: How do we effectively reward managers? The more the organization wants or needs an agile transformation, the less the current reward structure works. Cindy wants this agile transformation to succeed. Agile Transformation Requires Management Collaboration.

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Corporate Strategy is a Verb

LSA Global

The most effective companies view strategy not as a fixed document or a rigid set of guidelines but as a dynamic, evolving process that creates clear direction and high meaning. Agility in strategy means that companies are always in motion, analyzing performance, making course corrections, and seizing new opportunities as they emerge.

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US Market Management Services for Best Results

Business Consulting Agency

It encompasses various regions, each with its own consumer preferences, cultural nuances, and economic conditions. These services guide you through the complexities of US laws, such as FDA approvals for health products, FTC guidelines for advertising, or OSHA standards for workplace safety.

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US Market Management Services for Better Results

Business Consulting Agency

It encompasses various regions, each with its own consumer preferences, cultural nuances, and economic conditions. These services guide you through the complexities of US laws, such as FDA approvals for health products, FTC guidelines for advertising, or OSHA standards for workplace safety.

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Minimum Requirements Documentation: A Matter of Context

Johanna Rothman

I use the guideline: If I can't write large enough on the front of the card to see, my story is too large. Note: In From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams , Mark and I recommend any other approach than an agile approach if you don't have enough hours of overlap. for ways to use lifecycles other than waterfall or agile.

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