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Can Agile Scale Without Exhaustion?
ACN Episode 115 explores coordination overload, differing views on team consistency, and practical ways to scale Agile while respecting people's time.
Oct 23 min read
Is AI Becoming the New Snake Oil?
The annual “Scrum is dead” debate misses a bigger problem: making one part of an organization faster doesn’t automatically improve the whole system. AI risks repeating that mistake.
Oct 24 min read
Is AI Making Organizations More Effective, or Just Busier?
AI adoption can make people faster while leaving the organization buried in review, rework, and coordination. Are we measuring activity, or the effectiveness of the whole system?
Sep 307 min read
Arbitrage and the Adaptive Business
Most companies do not think of themselves as being in the arbitrage business. They think they are in software, consulting, manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services. But when you look at how advantage is actually created, a different pattern shows up. The businesses that pull ahead spot gaps others miss and act on them before the rest of the market catches up. That is arbitrage in its broader form. Most people hear the word and think of finance. Buy low in one market,
Apr 84 min read
When Resilience Becomes a Liability in Transformation
Resilience matters. Any real transformation brings ambiguity, friction, setbacks, and fatigue. Without resilience, most organizations would stall the moment change stops being theoretical and starts becoming uncomfortable. People need enough steadiness to stay engaged, keep learning, and move through uncertainty. But resilience was never meant to be the operating model. That is where many transformations go sideways. Leaders see teams continuing to deliver through confusion a
Mar 163 min read
Is Transformation a Failed Concept?
Most organizational transformations do not fail in a dramatic way. They do not collapse under a single bad decision or an obvious misstep. Instead, they fade. Momentum slows, attention drifts, and eventually the work quietly dissolves back into “how things really get done.” Steering meetings become shorter and less frequent. Progress decks stop getting updated. Leaders move on to the next priority. Teams return to the work that actually keeps the business running. The organiz
Jan 274 min read
Does Intel Finally Regain Its Leadership with Lip-Bu Tan at the Helm?
The semiconductor industry and Intel people are buzzing with Intel's announcement that Lip-Bu Tan will become CEO, succeeding Pat Gelsinger. Intel has long sought to regain its leadership in manufacturing and performance—a position it once held firmly but has been overtaken by competitors like TSMC, AMD, and NVIDIA. When Gelsinger returned to Intel in 2021, he was expected to bring engineering expertise and a commitment to restoring Intel's cutting-edge status. Despite his ef
Mar 13, 20252 min read
How Post-Founder Leadership Fails
When most founders step down from their leadership roles, they leave a legacy and a significant gap in the organization’s culture and direction. The charismatic individual who drove the vision, shaped the culture, and motivated employees can be tricky—sometimes impossible to replace. It’s not uncommon to see the next generation of leadership stumble once a founder departs, creating confusion, stagnation, or a loss of the original spark that propelled the company forward. Unde
Feb 18, 20253 min read
Why AI Alone Won’t Save Your Company
Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days. Scroll through your feed, and you’ll find endless claims about how AI will transform business, spark new revenue streams, and make everything cheaper and more efficient. It’s an enticing vision where automation solves corporate problems overnight, and scaling becomes as simple as installing the latest software update. But for all its promise, there’s a crucial truth we can’t overlook: at the cutting edge of knowledge,
Feb 3, 20254 min read
Funding Your Transformation: A Critical Factor for Success
Almost every organization needs to experience some kind of transformation, whether it's digital, AI, cultural, operational, Agile, Lean, or another variety. This ambitious effort seeks to enhance your business, optimize operations, and generate new growth opportunities. However, one critical element frequently gets overlooked—funding. Transformation efforts often fail because they are viewed as "extra" or "bonus tasks," added to an employee's regular duties without enough res
Jan 14, 20254 min read
PMI’s Acquisition of Agile Alliance
In a significant move that has sparked discussions across the project management and Agile communities, Agile Alliance has become part of the Project Management Institute (PMI). While this acquisition may surprise many practitioners—especially those who have valued the independence and community-driven nature of Agile Alliance—it also promises to offer new opportunities for collaboration, growth, and a more unified approach to delivering value through projects. Below, we expl
Jan 4, 20254 min read
Intel’s Decline: Can it Return to Greatness?
I spent 30 years at Intel, joining the company when it had fewer than 35,000 employees and was synonymous with innovation, excellence, and a relentless drive to succeed. Intel wasn’t just a workplace; it was a culture led by visionaries like Andy Grove, who believed in leading from the front and instilling values directly. I experienced this on my very first day, when Grove himself taught my orientation class—a powerful reminder that leadership is about connection and teachin
Dec 8, 20245 min read
Why It's Time to Look Beyond Just Profit
For decades, most corporate success has been measured by one primary metric: profit. But as the world changes, so too should our definition of what makes a company successful. Maximizing shareholder returns and chasing short-term financial growth is no longer enough. Companies must consider their broader impact on society if they want to thrive in the future. Here’s why it’s time to expand the traditional view of success—and how doing so can benefit both businesses and the co
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Lessons from Real-world Stories in Agile Transformations
At nuAgility, we embarked on a multiyear journey to collect and analyze Agile transformation stories from diverse organizations. These real-world narratives illuminate Agile adoption's highs, lows, successes, and challenges, offering valuable lessons to guide organizations on their path to success. Highlights of Success: Engaged Leadership at Every Level From the thousands of stories gathered from successful teams, engaged leadership consistently emerged as the most critical
Sep 4, 20246 min read
Building an Adaptive Enterprise Transformation
In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business environment, the ability to adapt quickly is no longer just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Enterprises that cling to rigid structures and outdated processes risk falling behind their more agile competitors. This is where an adaptive enterprise transformation, powered by Agile methodologies, becomes crucial. Agile is more than just a set of practices; it’s a mindset that fosters flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvemen
Aug 12, 20244 min read
Why Cutting Jobs Can Drastically Harm Your Company’s Future
Layoffs are often viewed as a necessary evil, a tool for companies to cut costs, improve efficiency, or realign resources in response to economic pressures. However, the repercussions of layoffs can extend far beyond immediate financial relief, profoundly impacting the company’s morale, reputation, and long-term success. Here’s why layoffs can be detrimental to your company. Damage to Employee Morale Layoffs can severely impact the morale of remaining employees. When colleagu
Aug 6, 20243 min read
From Software Patterns to Organizational Design
Microarchitecture design patterns in software development are fundamental constructs that enable developers to solve common problems in system design with reusable solutions. These patterns have evolved, encapsulating the collective experience and wisdom of the software engineering community. Interestingly, the principles and insights derived from microarchitecture patterns can also be applied to organizational design, mainly when aiming for agility and innovation. Microarchi
Mar 13, 20243 min read
Navigating the Paradox of Resilience in Organizational Change
Organizational resilience is often praised for its ability to help businesses navigate through crises and uncertainties. However, it can also have a negative impact on initiating and embracing organizational change. While resilience equips organizations to withstand shocks and stresses, it can sometimes solidify the status quo, making it challenging to implement necessary transformations. Let's explore why organizational resilience might hinder change efforts and provide huma
Mar 4, 20243 min read
The Evolution of OKRs and Andy Grove's Legacy
The concept of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has its roots in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and it has evolved from a rich lineage of management theory and practice. Andy Grove, the former CEO of Intel, played a significant role in shaping the concept of OKRs, which has now been widely adopted by many companies worldwide. Here's a brief overview of the development and history of OKRs. Precursors to OKRs The roots of OKRs are in the Management by Objectives (MBO) approac
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Building a Smarter Organization in 2024
In the fast-evolving business environment of today, companies must embrace a holistic approach that integrates innovative management strategies, technology, and a progressive mindset to evolve into a smarter organization. This involves investigating what it entails to be a smarter organization and applying strategies to reach this goal. Embracing Technological Innovation Digital Transformation is at the core of being a smarter organization. This involves integrating digital t
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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