In today’s business environment, organizations cannot afford to resist change and move slowly. They have to move quickly, adapt frequently, and turn on a dime when conditions demand it. This is not always easy to do. Organizations of all shapes and sizes can become rooted in habits and processes that get in the way of efficiency and productivity. Adopting lean and agile practices is a great way to break free from those impediments. However, if leaders want their teams to be transparent and agile, the leaders must first embrace those practices themselves and lead by example. Based on his...
Jon Stahl
LeanDog
Jon Stahl is CEO and co-founder of LeanDog, a company that focuses on agile consulting as well as software design and delivery. Jon has been practicing and upholding the values of the Agile Manifesto and lean for more than twelve years, coaching companies at all levels across IT and business. He is known worldwide for his public speaking and coaching on topics such as executive agility, kanban, PMO, and Agile Explained. Jon is the lead author of the LeanDog Agile Discussion Guide, which instructs on more than sixty best agile practices. An eBook version of this guide can be downloaded free from LeanDog.