When Communication Breaks Organizations
I used to think broken communication was a plumbing problem. Add a channel here, a weekly update there, and one more meeting to catch up on what...
The Meaning Of Agile When You Strip Away The Noise
I used to think leadership meant having all the answers and holding the reins. I believed a good manager stayed close to the work, checked it often,...
The Quiet Signals of Team Dysfunction
The first sign that a team is struggling is rarely a fight. It is a hush. I have stood in front of a group already worn down by change after change...
Agile Maturity Is a Category Error
In 2023, I gave a talk at an Agile conference on evolution versus maturity in agile environments. The idea came from years of walking into...
The Bully in the Corner Office Is Usually Afraid
A leader takes over a team during a stretch that matters. The stakes are high. The pressure is real. Everyone above them is watching. The numbers...
Your Leadership Team Isn’t Aligned. They’re Just Politely Waiting for Each Other to Fail
I've sat in enough executive meetings to recognize the pattern. Everyone nods. Everyone agrees. Everyone leaves the room and quietly continues doing...
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement (The Systems and the Mindset)
There has always been a buzz about continuous improvement. It makes sense; without it, we wouldn’t have the advancements that shape our lives today....
Your Best People Aren’t Burnt Out. They’re Trapped
Burnout gets talked about like it’s a personal weakness. “Time management.” “Resilience.” “Better boundaries.” “Take a vacation.” Sometimes those...
You Don’t Need More Agile. You Need Fewer Lies in Your System
Most leaders don’t wake up and think, “How can I create a dishonest workplace today?” They do something more normal (and more damaging): they build...