My views and thoughts on -but not limited to- Agile Transformations
OKR: should you stretch your goals?
OKR is not a new framework. It stands for “Objectives & Key Results”. The concept originated...
If you’re just starting with Scrum, these are the top mistakes you will make
Experience has shown that some mistakes when starting with Scrum happen time and time again....
Tribes, Squads, Chapters…What’s with the “new” lingo?
Having worked for four companies so far that implemented (or at least tried to implement) the...
Stop making assumptions
Assumption is the mother of all f*ups. But you already knew that. If you didn’t, now you do. I...
How do I improve my meetings?
“…before we close did everyone get what they needed from this meeting?”, I thought I’d ask at the...
Are we speaking the same language?
Remember when we were kids and used to play hide and seek? We would often define which blocks we...
How I helped ING create End-to-End autonomous teams
I usually share such highlights of my involvement with ING during their Agile Transformation,...
The “Business and IT” conundrum
Have you ever used the term “the Business” in your organization? Or “We are waiting for a reply...
The dissipation of vision
In physics, dissipation is the result of the irreversible process, by which energy transforms from...
Controlled enthusiasm – Should you?
Some time ago, I was giving an online lecture on Agile to an organization that was interested in...
Agile in share-driven organizations
If you are wondering why Agile can’t be “rolled out” to your company, this article might provide...
13 Agile transformation anti-patterns
Being a (independent) consultant gives you the flexibility to observe and work with many different...
Empower Your Team with Agile
Could your organization use a coach with hands-on experience in navigating the complexities of Agile methodologies? Let’s embark on this transformative journey together.