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Why Agile HR and Why Now? Exclusive Interview with Arie Van Bennekum

October 31, 2019

by Management 3.0 A while back we dove into the world of Agile with Arie van Bennekum one of the original founders of the Agile Manifesto. The world of Agile has since evolved, which is why we as Management 3.0 are delving into new territory with our Agile Talent workshop. Agile isn’t just for IT,...

October 17, 2019

What is meant with Teal Organizations and how are they related to Management 3.0? An article by Jürgen Mohr, Management 3.0 Facilitator.

October 15, 2019

by Jennifer Riggins One of the prevailing themes — and one of the most misused misconceptions — of agile is self-organization. From cells to solar systems, self-organization is inherent to nature. And yet we somehow reject the concept in management. Self-Organization: It’s really just a matter of trust. One of the prevailing themes — and...

September 19, 2019

Recently we held a Meetup at Adaptworks to show a powerful mix between Management 3.0 and SAFe®. In my opinion, it was one of the most interesting Meetups that I had the opportunity to attend.

April 12, 2019

by Ralph van Roosmalen Management 3.0 and Agile, how do they fit together? Does Management 3.0 need Agile? Does Agile need Management 3.0? Does Agile Software Development need Management 3.0? Good questions, especially because we developed a new module called Agile Product Development. Let’s first talk about Agile. Agile is a mindset. For example, doing...

January 8, 2018

by Marjan Venema The longest journeys start with a single step. You get to where you want to go by continuing to put one foot in front of the other. My energy to keep taking those steps comes from a big vision. Over the past few years though, I’ve learned that big visions can also...

December 11, 2017

by Loïc Leofold A few years ago, I was asked to be mentor for a Startup Weekend. I’m still very proud of my experience. Relationships with participants were mutually beneficial: they developed their competencies and worked to become more agile. And they gave me energy. It was very exciting! When Sam looked for mentors to...

October 23, 2017

by Loïc Leofold Holidays are over. Kids are back in school. Also comes the time to choose your family activities. “I want to play football.” “And me, to ride!” “You take us to the restaurant!” Have you ever been in this complex situation? Inevitably, you have more choices than time and money. One thing is...

October 19, 2017

by Maya Middlemiss The story starts with the end of 17 years in a command-and-control, all or nothing work situation. Let’s call it a rather dark shade of Amber. Giving 100% of myself, to build something ultimately owned and controlled by someone else… and then ending up with nothing at all. I have no regrets...

September 14, 2017

by Rachel O’Toole I couldn’t find any model or pattern that I could apply while learning to be a coach. Instead, a model emerged out of my growth as an agile coach. It is based around six different personas that I inhabit when I’m in different types of situations with individuals, groups, and teams. Because...

September 13, 2017

by Rachel O’Toole My name is Rachel and I’m an agile coach. My admitting this is the first step in accepting it is my job — one that I didn’t think I wanted. Like anyone who takes on a new role, I was apprehensive. I had never done it before and although others thought this...

August 3, 2017

by Robbie Wood The first value of the Agile Manifesto is “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.” Defining this as the highest value of agile is recognition that people, with their abilities to communicate, collaborate, motivate, and inspire, are the most important component of the business ecosystem. The writers of the manifesto recognized that...

June 29, 2017

by Jennifer Riggins We are all, in part, to blame for the extremism that causes terrorism. Extremism most often happens to people without options. When we allow a generation to become hopeless, we make it easier for them to become vulnerable to false promises of a better life. Unemployment and underemployment combined with racism, isolation and hatred can...

June 15, 2017

by Jennifer Riggins The School of Play’s Founder Portia Tung started her talk at the AgiNext Meetup by getting us up singing and acting out the infamous “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” Yes, this was a room full of adults. Not only was Portia trying to wake us up after a long day, she was...

April 24, 2017

by Maurice Lefebrvre What if I told you that there are companies out there where people can come to work as they are, with no need to hide behind a mask? Where challenges are put before you as opportunities rather than tests? Where your employer is invested in helping you grow by mentoring you into...

February 10, 2017

by Jennifer Riggins A workplace can’t continue to be black and white, right and wrong, only made up of good or bad behavior. Like the diverse mindset that’s necessary to innovation and eventual success, you can’t look at team collaboration and management as black and white. And it’d be ridiculous to just put on rose-colored glasses...

December 12, 2016

by Fabio Frascella Self organization is a highly recurrent topic when speaking about motivated and happy teams, and I’m a big fan of it. To some of us, it’s because of the sense of purpose, to others the cause of employee engagement and happiness. Whatever your reason is you will find something useful for you...

October 21, 2016

by Ryan Lockard Recently I was in a car driving down the eastern coast of England with my Uncle David. It was a long ride through the winding country roads typical of Suffolk. We had a series of conversations about life, including his time as a touring trumpet player with various bands around Europe. His crowning...

October 10, 2016

by Robie Wood This is the very first value listed in the Agile Manifesto. Individuals and interactions is all about the agile mindset and the behaviors that “being agile” is all about. Unfortunately, in many “agile” organizations, we still spend most of our time thinking about and working on improving our processes and tools. We...

June 3, 2016

by Kevin Miyashiro Agile businesses are the future because they are often in the best position to exploit the disruptive effects of digital and software technology. A business that follows an agile process can launch the right products faster than its competitors and adapt quickly to changes, both internal and external. A growing body of practitioners called agile coaches...

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Why Agile HR and Why Now? Exclusive Interview with Arie Van Bennekum

October 31, 2019

Management 3.0 and Teal Organizations – How are they related?

October 17, 2019

Self-Organization: It’s really just a matter of trust

October 15, 2019

Management 3.0 & SAFe®: A Powerful Mojito

September 19, 2019

Management 3.0 and Agile?

April 12, 2019

Baby Steps: Breaking down vision and aspirations into digestible steps

January 8, 2018

How can mentorship hack your agility? And how can mentoring be more agile?

December 11, 2017

From WSJF to FIAF: Choosing Your Family Activities in an Agile Happy Way

October 23, 2017

Agile Career Reinvention: A New Paradigm for Happiness?

October 19, 2017

Try on these Six Personas for Great Coaching

September 14, 2017

How I became an accidental agile coach

September 13, 2017

Great Collaboration: The foundation for creative autonomous teams

August 3, 2017

Agile’s answer to extremism and terrorism

June 29, 2017

How to learn how to play at work

June 15, 2017

My experience with a Deliberately Developmental Organization

April 24, 2017

Teal Is The New Black: Self-management and the future of work

February 10, 2017

How to get your team started with self organization

December 12, 2016

Which came first, the respect or the desired outcome?

October 21, 2016

The Agile Mindset: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

October 10, 2016

Try the Agility Readiness Canvas for small steps toward real change

June 3, 2016