Screw Agile transformation, transform yourself instead!
summary
Argues that companies copy Agile rituals instead of fixing what actually blocks change: ING redesigned 2,000 processes in five years and only then adopted tribes/squads; leaders must script small, repeatable steps, redesign environment, and start change with one person (put on your own oxygen mask first). Cites behavior data: medication adherence after a heart attack falls to 59% at six months and 42% at two years, and a marshmallow study where simple scripts produce a 50% boost in self-control. Rejects CRM-first hacks; favors process, metrics, and phased behavior change.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Start
- 5:29Agile Manifesto
- 14:32Personal Transformation
- 16:14Start the Transformation with One Person
- 18:09The Happiness Hypothesis
- 23:47Digital Transformation Messages
- 25:08Famous Marshmallow Experiment
- 30:37Speak to the Heart of the Elephant
- 41:07What Was Your Breaking Point When Do You Know You Need a Transformation Personal or Professional
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