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When Method Wars Hide the Real Problem

When Method Wars Hide the Real Problem

by | Apr 7, 2026

We fight about Agile versus Six Sigma, build versus buy, in-house versus outsourced. We pick our methodology camps and defend them. But most of these battles miss the point entirely. That's the challenge Simon Wardley shared with us in this installment of Stories...
The Slow Clap That Killed the Workshop

The Slow Clap That Killed the Workshop

by | Feb 17, 2026

We often assume that once we get the session scheduled, the hard part is over. Just get everyone in the room with some sticky notes, and the collaboration will flow. But what happens when the most senior person in the organization treats your workshop like performance...
When Everyone Agrees But Nobody Acts

When Everyone Agrees But Nobody Acts

by | Feb 3, 2026

We often leave workshops feeling good. The room was energetic. People participated. Everyone seemed to agree. Action items were captured and neatly documented. And yet, weeks later, nothing moves. The actions remain untouched, and the “agreement” we thought we reached...