Common Agile Myths Debunked
While many in the business world talk about Agile ways of working, how accurate is the information we think we know? Are you confusing Agile myths with reality?
The Agile Mindset – What you need to BE Agile
Whatever the reason, adopting an Agile mindset is a key part of setting out on the Agile journey. BE the agility you want to see in your organization. Agile is not a destination, it is a mindset and a way of working together.
Getting Nuts with Innovation: Embedding Innovation in Your Organization
Embedding innovation into an organization requires collaboration and asking for help. It’s not a job that can be done alone.
Leading Inclusively: The Balance Between Agility and Inclusion
We expect leaders to move quickly and decisively, demonstrating agility when responding to challenging situations and emerging opportunities. At the same time, they are expected to foster a culture where every person feels valued, included, and connected. How can we manage the balance between agility and inclusion?
Making Effective Conscious Decisions
The average adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions daily (Sahakian & LaBuzetta, 2013). Considering the amount of time we spend on this, have you ever stopped to think how you could be more effective at making conscious decisions?
Is Agile Shaping Your Culture by Accident or by Design? (Part 3 of 3)
In this article, we share the specific challenges we experienced when launching an Agile Leadership Program and the top lessons we learned alongside the participants and sponsors of this journey.
Is Agile Shaping Your Culture by Accident or by Design? (Part 2 of 3)
At Axialent, we deliberately expose and analyze ‘the gap’ before we intervene. We call it the ‘From-To’. It helps us gain a deep understanding of the problem and empathize with our clients as we embark on co-designing the solution with them. In this second article, we share our thinking around the principles that informed our approach to this Agile leadership journey.
Why Doing Agile is Not Enough
Doing agile is challenging but being agile is transformative. Where is the right place to start? There is no one right answer. But first things first. What is the difference between doing agile and being agile?
Is Agile Shaping Your Culture by Accident or by Design? (Part 1 of 3)
At Axialent, our expertise lies in helping organizations build the cultures they require, in light of their business strategy, and develop their leaders to be living proxies of that culture. In the last two decades, agile has emerged as an unstoppable practice among organizations, and it is changing their cultures. The question for us is: are you managing the resulting culture change intentionally? Is agile shaping your culture by accident or by design?
Culture Change: Creating a roadmap for culture change
An essential part of closing the gap between where an organization is now and where they need to be is providing a clear roadmap for culture change. This is an important step toward making the necessary changes.