Shouldn't Agile rest on a spirit of rebellion? A better way? If so, we shouldn't be craving templates - instructions on how to do things in a set way. If we all follow the pattern, there's no room for original solutions. And there's no real value in sameness...

Corporate Agile has caused true agility to become stagnant and undervalued in large organizations, losing its impact. What's with our loyalty to big companies these days anyway? We should look ahead to applying Agile in fresh settings, where we can discover new value, opportunity, and meaning in our craft.

Introducing The Forge Genesis, a new initiative for Agilists who want career freedom from 9-5, corporate Agile. Have your own product or service idea based on your Agile or consulting experience? Ready to create real impact, and solve important problems? Check out this episode as I launch this one-of-a-kind program in 2025.

Hear from Forge Genesis member Dave Borzillo to learn how he's creating a unique, marketable offering—a simple but powerful approach to running better meetings. We discuss entrepreneurship, product focus, and adapting agile skills to seize new kinds of opportunities in today’s changing landscape. You'll also hear about his Frame, Flow and Follow-Through framework for better meetings!

Nobody admires a rule worshiper. True fulfillment comes from courageously breaking conventions, creating original ideas, and enduring criticism to make something uniquely valuable. Following trends might feel safe, but real success requires risk and authenticity. Time to step away from conformity and build something that genuinely matters. Let's talk about breaking rules and embracing originality.

What do you do when the impact of our work feels diminished? Learn how to rediscover our value, evolve our roles, and continue to make meaningful contributions as the landscape shifts

Each one of us is a creator. Regardless of our roles—whether we’re developers, agile coaches, or product owners—we all have the power to make an impact through our unique contributions.

If you're an agile practitioner, coach, or leader, there's one thing we all fundamentally crave—freedom. Over the past few years, particularly since the upheaval of the pandemic, the landscape of work has radically shifted. Many of us now find ourselves asking deeper questions: What is all this work really for?

Make your agile future more viable amidst current market challenges. It's time to focus on three critical skills we've never really addressed before: understanding real customer needs, convincing clients to adopt lean methodologies, and mastering the art of pitching and selling your ideas. By focusing on these areas, you can break free from traditional roles, and offer unparalleled value to organizations.

It's easy to scoff at Agile right now. Sometimes I'm tempted to walk away entirely. But the reality is...Agile changed my life. Here's how.

In this episode of the Badass Agile podcast, I discuss Agile Revival. 'll explore the current challenges facing agile professionals and discuss the need for a shift in mindset and approach.