Jack Skeels

Jack Skeels, award-winning executive, explores the concept of unmanaging and its practical implications in this episode. They discuss the negative impact of over-managing, challenges of transitioning technical specialists to managerial roles, and the benefits of relaxed management in improving productivity. The concept of the meeting shadow and finding a balance between managing and unmanaging is also highlighted.

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.

In this engaging discussion, Jack Skeels, founder of Agency Agile and an expert in agency culture, delves into the chaotic environment of agencies and the creative innovation it fosters. He shares insights on transforming agency culture through Agile methodologies, emphasizing the importance of questioning established norms. Skeels also explores the detrimental effects of procurement on creativity, highlighting how cost-cutting measures can compromise quality. Finally, he sheds light on navigating the complexities of agency-client dynamics for fruitful collaborations.