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The Agile Manifesto in the Age of Gen AI
Is the Agile Manifesto Ready for an Upgrade? It has been quite a break. Regularly posting on LinkedIn provided me an opportunity to find a theme that would resonate in the rapidly changing world of product development. While my efforts to archive those posts were lackluster, a calculated choice I own, I now have a…
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A Short Trip Led To A Consulting Win
In May 2024, I was able to assist with Improving’s Houston office, winning a 36-month, $6 million client. The posts below reflect some of my experiences in the process of being a part of the deal. This week, I travelled differently to and from Houston for client work. Based on some conversational research, riding the…
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#WeekendWisdom posts from LinkedIn
Last updated on 8/3/2024 More “weekend wisdom”. A thought to lead off a new week, which should generate some insightful, possibly controversial, conversation. My challenge with the quote below is with the emotional appeal involved in the statement. “People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” – John Maxwell I write this…
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Parting Is Such Bitter Sorrow
There is something to be said about not being attached to things in life. One of the disappointing realities I’ve been wrestling with is the loss of the car below. It’s not the value of the car. Nor is it the prestige of the car. A car is still a car. It was a gift,…
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Ultimate Iterative Development – Formula 1 Racing
Iterative development is essential to building delightful products and services. If you haven’t realized, I’m a “car guy”. You can read my “car” posts here, here, and here. Formula 1 racing fascinates me. The innovation, materials engineering, and the design of the cars is inspiring. As I study how the cars are built, I recognize…
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4/1/1893: An Epic And Historic Birthday Celebration
Yearly, on April 1st, an epic and historic birthday is celebrated in the U.S. Navy. The rank of chief petty officer was established April 1st, 1893. Today, we proudly celebrate 130 years. Happy Birthday Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, and Master Chiefs! We are the backbone of the Navy and the keepers of its traditions. Specifically, for…
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Focus On The 4 Cores Of Trust – Part 2
The visible cores of trust are what people are drawn to. Like a tree, they represent its trunk, branches, and leaves. They include intent, capabilities, and results. Upward core of trust – Intent Intent involves having a genuine intention to do good and being sincere. Indeed, it is important to have good intentions when engaging…
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Focus On The 4 Cores Of Trust – Part 1
Have you ever wondered what the cores of trust might be? As outlined by Stephen Covey in his book The Speed of Trust, are integrity, intent, capability and results. To illustrate, the cores can be imaged like the oak tree in this photo. Below the surface, unseen, are the roots (integrity) that grow below the…
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How To Turn Trust Into An Asset
How does a company turn trust into an asset? Read a book and find out! Since joining Improving, one of my “go to” books is “The Speed of Trust” by Stephen M.R. Covey. He explores the importance of trust in business and how it can be used to drive organizational performance. In the book, Covey…
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Trust: An Important Element For Success
Trust is an important element for success in business. Clients and customers want businesses to succeed. Businesses provide them with products and services they value. For software developers, agile coaches, scrum masters and executives in the business world, trust is an essential element of success. When trust exists between team members and leaders alike, it…