Jack Skeels discusses reducing managerial overhead, implementing agile in service providers, importance of scoping work, the value of a manager as a sports coach, and the need for real change from the top for effective organization dynamics.
Traditional project managers often impose additional layers of project management templates on Agile teams, increasing complexity unnecessarily.
Agile Experimentation Navigating Uncertainty
Successful agile practices are unique to specific contexts. Understanding and adapting established patterns can ensure successful implementation of agile.
Impact of Managers on Productivity
Large numbers of managers in an organization can decrease productivity. Managerial impact on productivity should be observable and measurable.
Innovation Requires Embracing Uncertainty
Innovative projects inherently carry a high level of uncertainty. Over-manning such projects can impede progress and counteract the innovation process.
Effective Scoping and Scope Management
Rapid scoping methods such as quick scoping can reduce uncertainty and increase project success rates. Customer involvement in scoping ensures accurate alignment with project outcomes.
Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Jack Skeels about agile for digital and marketing agencies.
Jack advocates for reducing the managerial overhead in organisations to promote productivity and improve communication. We discuss common hurdles in agile implementations. The value of a manager as a sports coach. The importance of scoping the work. Over managing and how real change must start from the top. This episode is full of practical advice and critical insights into organisation dynamics. This conversation is especially useful for those seeking to implement agile in a more holistic, efficient, and outcome oriented way in a service provider.
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