Week 24, 2023—Issue #260
Inclusive Experimentation, Coaching in Safe Environments, and Gradual Systemic Change
Successful organizations do three things: they create value for customers, they fulfill their people, and they produce above-average returns. Each week, I share insights in these key areas — one each on value creation, personal fulfillment, and organizational effectiveness.
This week, all three insights are drawn from Adventures in Agile’s (AWA) Enterprise Change Pattern. This coaching model serves as the foundation for the 5-day Enterprise Agile Coaching Bootcamp that I just completed. Watch the video below for a complete walkthrough, and read on for my top three takeaways:
#valuecreation
Deliver value with inclusiveness and experimentation
Value creation is a team effort, not a leader’s task alone. By asking everyone to contribute to change through experimentation, we create an inclusive environment that fosters improvement. This isn’t about directive change, but about nurturing collaboration and drawing from everyone’s insights. In doing so, we broaden our understanding, fuel innovation, and enhance our capacity for continuous improvement.
#personalfulfillment
Support fulfillment with coaching in a safe environment
Personal fulfillment stems from supportive coaching rather than command and control. By focusing on nurturing an environment where people feel safe to share, make mistakes, and learn, we enable them to grow and achieve their goals. A safe space cultivates trust and enables individuals to take ownership of their roles, thereby contributing to higher job satisfaction and personal growth.
#organizationaleffectiveness
Build effectiveness through gradual, systemic change
Improving organizational effectiveness requires implementing small, steady changes to systems and structures. Over time, these adjustments can lead to a significant cultural shift. Culture is a reflection of these underlying structures, so attempting to change it directly won’t work. Instead, by focusing on system-level modifications, we can initiate a ripple effect of change, leading to a more adaptive and responsive organization.
That’s all for this week.
Until next time: Make it matter.
/Andreas
PS. How was the course? It was great and quite unlike any class I’ve ever attended. Imagine 20 like-minded people in a room for five days, without screens or presentation decks, but with lots of flipcharts, markers, and post-its. The result was a tactile, interactive, and personal learning experience. In other words, it was well worth the five days. Highly recommended.
