A collaborative “no” isn’t rejection. It’s an invitation

I could feel the shift. Not just in her words, but in her presence. She wasn’t letting go of her care—she was elevating it.

The Biggest Trick for First-Time Managers: Shifting from Doer to Developer of People

We’re not wired to fear change—we’re wired to fear what we can’t see. In a world shaped by ambiguity, leaders play a critical role in helping people navigate uncertainty with clarity, courage, and connection.

When I work with leaders lately, I keep hearing the same concern on repeat: “𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘺.” “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨?”

While organizations invest in tools, training, and team coaching, we must not forget the fertile ground those seeds need to take root: the leadership mindset.

What if Agilists could apply their skills to respond to emergencies and complexity—not just in organizations, but in society? 

A bold experiment, stitched together by immigrants and indigenous peoples, dreamers and dissenters, idealists and pragmatists.

The shift from a 20th-century Fixed mindset to a 21st-century Agile mindset is not optional—it’s essential for thriving in today’s complex,

This is a story about one such moment at a client site, where the introduction of EventStorming became the catalyst for a profound shift in

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Bee colonies serve as a fascinating model of collaboration and efficiency

For organizations aiming to flourish, adopting a collaborative leadership approach is not just beneficial—it's essential.

A powerful technique to unearth solutions to complex problems collaboratively is: Learning from the Future.

In a world dominated by brainstorming, I propose a different approach: HeartStorming™. It's not just a clever twist of words; it's an...

This article aims to dispel the myth, that Kanban is not suitable for complex work. Think again!

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