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One great way to make agile values stick after the workshop is by creating emotionally memorable experiences that people practice together, remember later, and recognize in their daily work, for example through experiential games like those in the Agile Games Collection created by Matthias Orgler. Almost every agile coach and corporate trainer has s...
Most leaders today talk about motivation as if it were obvious: you set targets, attach rewards, maybe add pressure, and magically people perform. But the idea that humans do great work because they want to, not because they’re pushed or paid, is surprisingly new. And it didn’t come from management theory. It came from a series of weird psychological e...
Why respect isn’t just a soft value — but your system’s only real chance at speed. Shinjuku Station is the busiest railway station in the word. 4 million people passing th...
Why your team isn’t stepping up—and what you can do about it. You’ve probably seen it. You’re working with a team that’s been told: “You are now self-managing!” ...
Why old rituals won’t protect you—and how to outgrow your sword worship. A samurai in his armour in the 1860s. Hand-colored photograph by Felice Beato Imagine a w...
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict Access this content w...
Lately, there’s been a surge of voices—especially from billionaire founders—arguing that we all need to buckle down, grind harder, and clock in more hours if we want to be tr...
And Why False Metrics Mislead Us Mutt & Jeff by Bud Fisher, June 3, 1942 Imagine losing your wallet at night and searching under the streetlight—not because you kno...
“We embrace failure!” It’s the mantra of every company trying to build an innovative culture. Sounds great, right? But here’s the problem: many organizations that preach fail...
The North Pole’s New “Transformation” ’Twas the week before Christmas, and Santa’s Workshop was in utter pandemonium—again. This year, the elves had scrapped their old, ha...
If you’ve spent any time in the world of agility, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of myths. Despite its widespread adoption, agile remains one of the most misunde...
Imagine working in a place where “transparency” means your every move is tracked. Feels more like a surveillance state than an agile workplace, right? ? When Transparency ...
As agile minds we often flatten hierarchies and strip away bureaucracy. Simplifying organizational structures and processes—the outer structures—is often seen as the key to b...
Why are T-shaped professionals crucial for agile success? Explore how their deep expertise and broad understanding foster collaboration. Access this content with a premium ...
It’s a common saying that “nice guys finish last”. But is this really true in the world of business and leadership? The story of the construction of the Empire State Building...
