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In a previous post (link), I shared some red flags to watch out for when identifying an Agile coach. Now, let’s flip the script and focus on how to recognize a good one, whether you're considering hiring a full-time employee or a contractor for this role.

This article reflects my subjective...

When you hear "Agile", do you think of teams buzzing with energy, colorful sticky notes, and morning huddles? While that's a part of the picture, there's a much bigger canvas. Dive deeper into Agile, and you'll realize it's not just about how teams work together but how it reshapes entire...

As an enterprise Agile coach, I've seen many organizations embrace Agile for a variety of reasons. The promise of increased customer-centricity, the ability to iterate quickly, heightened responsiveness to customer feedback and market changes, better goal setting, and an overall stronger sense of...

Have you ever heard of Agile pilots? As an enterprise Agile coach, I believe that Agile pilots are one of the most effective ways to jump-start an Agile transformation within an organization. What are Agile pilots, you might ask? They involve setting up one or several fully Agile teams -...

In the fast-paced world of Agile organizations, setting goals is a crucial aspect of driving success. Whether you're involved in team planning sessions, departmental objectives, or shaping the organization's vision, it's important to understand the key factors that contribute to effective goal...

Whether you're looking to make a complete Agile transformation or simply want to introduce Agile gradually, the fundamental unit remains the same: the team. Different organizations may have different approaches to adopting Agile - some might opt for a sweeping, all-at-once transition, while...

More and more companies are undergoing Agile transformation, hoping to cash in on all the good stuff Agile has to offer: faster time to market, becoming more in tune with what customers want, building better products, and boosting business results. But let's be clear, going full Agile isn't a...

OKRs - or Objectives and Key Results - are becoming an increasingly common term in the business world, and for a good reason. At their core, OKRs provide a simple yet effective structure for goal-setting that facilitates strategic planning and fosters alignment within an organization.

Think of...

Agile has taken the business world by storm, and it's no wonder why. With its emphasis on customer-centricity, quicker time-to-market, and fostering an environment for innovation, more and more organizations are eagerly hopping on the Agile bandwagon. However, there are times when, despite...

I've always found Agile workshops to be an incredibly effective tool for bringing teams together and addressing complex problems. These workshops can serve as a melting pot of ideas, fostering an environment where design thinking and creativity can flourish. Throughout my career in Agile...

First, let's clarify what Sprint Zero is. For those unfamiliar with the term, Sprint Zero refers to an initial sprint undertaken by a newly-formed team to create the foundational artifacts and kick off their work. A typical Sprint Zero might follow this sequence:

Day 1 - Team kick-off,...

You might be aware that Agile has its roots in Lean, and Lean principles were partially developed at Toyota. Terms like "Kanban" (看板, board), "kaizen" (改善, improvement), and "jidoka" (自動化, automation) come from the Japanese language, along with numerous other Lean concepts originating from Japan,...