Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

BONUS X-Matrix and Obeya: How to Make Strategy Visible and Actionable for Everyone | Jim Benson and Karl Scotland

Apr 5, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Jim Benson, renowned for his work on Personal Kanban, teams up with Karl Scotland, the mastermind behind the X-Matrix. They dive into innovative frameworks that make strategic alignment clear and engaging. Jim reflects on the disconnect between transformation efforts and business outcomes, while Karl showcases how the X-Matrix visualizes true north, strategies, and tactics on one page. Together, they champion a collaborative approach to agility, ensuring teams understand their roles in achieving organizational success.
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INSIGHT

Agile's True Purpose

  • Connecting Agile practices to measurable business outcomes is crucial for success.
  • Start by asking how you'll know if Agile is working, then tie it to overall business goals.
INSIGHT

Transformation Focus

  • Transformations often prioritize the process over clear alignment with business needs and customer value.
  • Create a "full story" connecting strategy to daily work to ensure teams are doing the right things.
ADVICE

Visualizing Strategy

  • Use X-Matrix to collaboratively define strategy, tactics, and metrics, visualizing them in an Obeya.
  • Combine various visual tools like Kanbans and A3s to track progress and enable real-time adjustments.
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