Common Agile Myths Debunked

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 Art of Compassionate Leadership

compassionate leadership

In high achievement cultures where people are held accountable for delivering on time and their results, there is generally a misconception about what it takes to lead and inspire others. At Axialent, we find leaders who practice compassionate leadership, rather than an iron fist, are more likely to get the results they want.

Part 2 – The Next 100 Days of a New Leadership Team

In this second article of a 3 part series, we explain the focus of the next 100 days of the new leadership team in its safe descent back to base camp. Given the importance of the next steps and inspired by Fred Kofman’s Four D’s, which he described in his book “The Meaning Revolution”, we work to ensure that teams return from a powerful offsite in a masterful way.

Emotional Intelligence in times of COVID-19

Research shows that rates of depression, stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress have risen significantly in the last year. As organizations and leaders, how can we provide the support our people need and access our own emotional intelligence in times of COVID-19?

The First 100 Days of a New CEO

new leadership team journey

We have accompanied numerous executive committees through this new leadership team journey. Their powerful testimonials about its contribution to achieving extraordinary business results, improving team cohesiveness, and growing as individual leaders, inspired us to share the approach more broadly for others who may benefit from the lessons learned.

The Agile Mindset – What you need to BE Agile

The Agile Mindset

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.

Leading Inclusively: The Balance Between Agility and Inclusion

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?

Can Meetings Drive a More Inclusive Team Culture?

inclusive team culture

It’s true that high levels of inclusion are necessary for diversity practices to positively impact and develop trust in groups, but an inclusive team culture is generated by everyday interactions. Any one of us can experience the benefits of inclusion and the detriments of exclusion at any time.