by Mike Edwards | Jun 18, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, Change, The Leadership Gift
This week I learned something new in my work as an Agile Coach. I’ve learned the technique of XM as a means to install the Agile. It works like this … Using the Powerpoint tell your people how Agile will work in your department. Make sure to include the...
by Mike Edwards | Jun 11, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour
The thing bringing me the most passion this past year is how much I’m learning about myself. Each week I learn how much I have yet to learn about myself. I’m sure most people have worked for a manager who is demanding and generally challenging to work...
by Mike Edwards | Jun 3, 2015 | Agile, Leadership
Likely most of us have heard the story of the troubled Apollo 13 mission. Three men strap themselves on top of a Saturn 5 rocket and leave the relative safety of earth for a walk on the moon. What could possibly go wrong?! As you are no doubt aware something does go...
by Mike Edwards | May 19, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, People, The Leadership Gift
Sunday I checked into a hotel marking the start of a new working engagement. What I noticed as I approached the hotel is I had a knot in my stomach. I would best describe the feeling as an overriding desire to just skip out on my commitment and head home. Despite this...
by Mike Edwards | May 14, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, The Leadership Gift
Goto YouTube and you can easily find videos of people doing something really stupid. Some guy trying incredibly dangerous skateboarding stunts. Other people trying to surf on the roof of a moving car. Last weeks a guy was videoed saying something totally inappropriate...
by Mike Edwards | May 6, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, The Leadership Gift
I spent the first 28 years of my career holding on tight to perception. My reputation was very important to me and I would do everything to avoid having someone judge me. This meant I was very careful about what was being exposed for others to see. My worry was if...
