Leadership

Creating Adaptive Organizations with Agile Business Planning

Creating Adaptive Organizations with Agile Business Planning

The ability to respond to changes in the organizational environment is more critical than ever. Businesses in every industry are being disrupted and are increasingly turning to techniques like OKR, Agile, and lean-agile leadership to navigate uncertainty. Despite the increased demand for these techniques, many leaders aren't sure how to start on their journey to creating agile cultures while continuing to deliver value to the organization.

In this webinar, business agility expert Steven Voyles discusses how Agile Business Planning can help you create a more adaptive organization. He talks about how tools like Adaptive Quarterly Steering, OKR, and Enterprise Planning Rooms can enable your organization to change course quickly while keeping everyone aligned.

Memphis Agile Meetup May 2020 - Writing OKRs that will Focus, Inspire, and Engage your team

The ability to focus organizational capacity on it's highest priorities is a critical skill that sets great organizations apart from others. Objectives and Key Results is a framework for creating that focus and it's used by organizations like Netflix, Amazon, The Gates Foundation, and many more.

In this video, you'll see OKR expert Steven Voyles facilitate a workshop to help Memphis Agile Meetup attendees understand what OKRs are and write real examples to take back to their organizations.

Poa the Destroyer - a cautionary tale for HiPPOs and other leaders

Poa the Destroyer - a cautionary tale for HiPPOs and other leaders

As a senior leader or executive, it's crucial that you are aware of this phenomenon and actively work to mitigate its impact. Realize that every word you speak to the people reporting to you carries enormous weight beyond what you might intend. This awareness is especially true for leaders new to their roles. Here are a few tactics you can use to create an environment where employees feel comfortable challenging your decisions.