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Mastering Agility

S01 E12 Evidence Based Management with Patricia Kong

Jun 7, 2021
Patricia Kong, co-author of 'The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum' and a speaker on enterprise innovation, discusses the transformative power of Evidence-Based Management (EBM) in agile organizations. She highlights the importance of frequent inspections and data collection for informed decision-making. Patricia explores how the pandemic reshaped community engagement and the role of coaching during crises. She emphasizes user behavior and employee well-being over mere feature additions, advocating for a culture of trust and collaboration to drive innovation and value.
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  • Evidence-Based Management provides a framework that helps organizations effectively measure success by analyzing interconnections between goals, metrics, and behaviors.
  • Effective leadership is critical in implementing EBM, fostering an environment of trust and innovation to meet market demands and ensure agility.

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Adapting to Remote Work During the Pandemic

The pandemic prompted a shift in how organizations operate, with many adapting to virtual work to maintain productivity. Individuals like Patricia Kong reported that the crisis created an opportunity to reassess goals and strategies, allowing more focus on important frameworks like evidence-based management (EBM). As live training and events became unfeasible, the need for virtual engagement increased, leading to a surge in online sessions and content creation. This situation highlighted the ability of organizations to pivot and innovate through digital means, ultimately enhancing their agility.

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