It’s Not Just Standing Up: Patterns for Daily Standup Meetings Admin on 21/06/2020 Daily stand-up meetings have become a common ritual of many teams, especially in Agile software development. However, there are many subtle details that distinguish effective stand-ups and a waste of time. – Jason Yip
Let’s Talk About Strategy (extended workshop): what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well Admin on 21/06/2020 Let’s Talk About Strategy (extended workshop): what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well
Charlie Munger’s System Of Mental Models: How To Think Your Way To Success Admin on 20/06/2020 The phrase ‘Latticework of Mental Models’ comes from Berkshire-Hathaway’s Charles Munger, who is a person that has spent most of his life working out ways to, for lack of a better term, think better.
Service design for charities by SVCO Admin on 20/06/2020 Good service design ensures people are supported and empowered to actively participate in the definition, design and delivery of the services they access. New approaches use simple techniques and processes to involve beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and partners in more effective ways.
Models for The Catalyst — Part 2 Admin on 20/06/2020 Understand the system; innovate in small but radical steps; be diverse and flexible; co-create; engage and support change agents, facilitate social and institutional learning. Transferable lessons from a deep dive into Transition Design
Psychological Safety: How Pioneers Create Engaged Workforces Admin on 20/06/2020 Imagine working in a team where it’s safe to take risks—in a team where mistakes are not held against you. Imagine working with colleagues who can raise tough problems and issues with people who accept others as being different, who feel safe to ask others for help, and who value you and your unique talents.
How bureaucracy fuels innovation Admin on 20/06/2020 Last week I introduced the Personal Progression for Government Innovators framework. I have created this framework to make sense of the journey civil servants embark upon as they decide to try to innovate and make change from within their organisations. The framework outlines five different “states” that civil servants may embody as they work to innovate within government organisations, the dominant emotions that change agents are likely to experience within each state, and the impact each state has on citizens.
A lesson in creating successful companies that care Admin on 19/06/2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting how altruistic businesses adapt, remain flexible, and survive
The Power of Communities in Uncertain Times — Part 1 Admin on 19/06/2020 When systems fail, people rise…
A capabilities strategy for successful product development Admin on 19/06/2020 Launch new products more quickly and successfully with a capabilities strategy.