A storm, a vision, and an Agile mindset

This Agile success story is drawn from the experience report “When Life Gives You Derecho, Make a Log Cabin with Agility!” written by Kevin Sutherland. In August 2020, a powerful storm tore through the Midwest, leaving destruction in its…

Coming from tech where agile was a given

I've spent the past 11 years working in the tech startup scene in Europe on the brand marketing side of things. Agile was a given, but it was lived in the teams absent scrum masters or agile coaches. We'd have workshops once a

Saying “no” isn’t so bad

When telemarketers call with questions like, “Do you enjoy warm weather?” or “Do you prefer clean water?” it can feel not only frustrating but also a bit insulting. These questions are meant to get you to say “yes” over and over, ultimately…

Product Washing

TL; DR: Product Washing By all means, the “Product Operating Model” (POM) has surged in popularity, especially among traditional organizations keen to prove their adaptability. (And, of course, among the McBostonians who, now that ”Agile”…