The list of IT frustrations is well understood by many, but few know what can be done about them. Prior attempts to solve these systemic problems focused on tighter controls and better tools, yet these approaches have proved ineffective. This is where Agile and previous attempts at fostering business/IT innovation diverge. Agile was designed to Continue
IT vs. The Business: Why do we butt heads
It’s no secret that many business executives have a low opinion of IT, but more surprising is how many within the IT/engineering ranks are also frustrated with how collaboration with the business has nearly always set them, and the business, up for disappointment. In working with our Fortune 1000 clients over the years, I’ve compiled Continue
For the Non-IT Executive: How Agile leads to sustainable improvements
In the interest of fostering better relationships between business leaders and IT, I’m offering an explanation of Agile and Lean IT for the non-IT executive. Agile is something software and engineering teams are eager to adopt, yet doing so requires support and active collaboration from the business. Agile is not just an IT thing. At Continue