Relearning Leadership
50: Agile Adaptive Leadership | Pete Behrens & Jim Highsmith
Nov 1, 2023
Pete welcomes Jim Highsmith, an Agile pioneer, as they discuss the fusion of agile and adaptive principles. They explore challenges in computer engineering, the evolution of their careers leading to the Agile Manifesto, balancing performance and people in organizations, the current state and future directions of the agile movement, and the importance of interdependence in leadership.
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- Agile implementation clashes with traditional project management methods, emphasizing the need for an Agile triangle that includes value, quality, and constraints for better alignment.
- Agile adaptive leadership equips organizations to navigate complex environments by being adventurous, inspiring, and continuously learning.
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Jim Heismith's Background and Pragmatic Approach to Agile
Jim Heismith, a foundational figure in the Agile movement, is known for his pragmatic approach to agility and leadership. With over 60 years of experience, including working on the Apollo mission, he emphasizes principles and practices that improve business performance and health. He co-authored the Agile manifesto and founded the Agile Leadership Network. He combines the words 'agile' and 'adaptive' to encompass the flexible and resilient nature of agility. His expertise lies in understanding complex adaptive systems and the importance of an adaptive life cycle.
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