An Objection to Objectives
Organizations are addicted to goal-setting. Aiming for what’s new must be balanced with protecting what we have.
How we unFIX our SAFe ecosystem to deliver a better user experience in our Artificial Intelligence Division in the Banking Sector
unFIX SAFe ecosystem to deliver a better user experience
Distribute or Automate Management
As AI becomes more sophisticated, tasks that were once the domain of middle managers will be easily delegated and automated. The middle management role will continue to change, necessitating continuous learning, adaptability, and a renewed focus on human-centric leadership skills.
“How Is unFIX Doing?”
Every week, people ask me, "What about unFIX? How is it doing?" The answer, of course, depends on how you measure it.
Hard Agile, Soft Agile, and Not Agile
Labeling every non-pure Agile approach as “waterfall” is not helpful. Big Design Upfront only exists in the first quadrant, which we can indeed label as “Not Agile.”
Sometimes, You *Don’t* Want Focus
One exception to the idea of keeping focus is when you're working with a portfolio of options. Investors don't want focus; they want diversification to balance their portfolio.
Each Objective Is a Bet with Yourself
Objectives are bets on future scenarios. The bet you make with yourself will likely influence your approach to achieving the objective.