Understanding Organizational Conflicts

The podcast discusses the hidden conflicts within organizations that hinder the adoption of modern working practices like agile and design thinking. These issues arise when interests of management diverge from the goals of agile teams, often due to power dynamics and control concerns. For instance, while agile methodologies advocate for team autonomy and rapid iteration, upper management may prioritize their top-down strategies which could conflict with those methods. This misalignment leads to a significant challenge, as the objectives of senior management might not align with what drives value for customers or the organization as a whole.