Executive overview
Explore how to develop an operating model grounded in the realities of your unique challenges and opportunities.
In collaboration with Scrum.org, Cesario Ramos & Dave West (CEO of Scrum.org) wrote this executive summary to explore key concepts for designing and creating agile organizations using a systems-inspired approach.
Don’t miss out on this essential guide for modern business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve.
The cao approach overview
Watch the 3 min overview of the Creating Agile Organizations approach by Cesario Ramos.
Aligning Money With Strategy
The Leaders Guide to Portfolio Management in Creating Agile Organizations
Cesario Ramos wrote this executive summary to explore key concepts for designing and building agile organizations through a systems-inspired approach.
It’s a practical guide for business leaders who want to stay ahead of rapid change.
Designing A Product Group
An Eight Step Design Algorithm
Ilia Pavlichenko wrote down an eight-step design algorithm to explore the core principles of building a product group from first principles.
It’s a practical framework for business leaders who want to improve design and drive higher performance.
Product director Sara’s case study
Curious about creating your own agile organization? Read the story below: “evolving your agile organization model.” Broken into four short posts, you’ll follow product director Sara and Agile Coach Kim as they create their model.
Part 1
“Breaking Free: A Product Director’s Quest for Change and New Capabilities“ Sara explores the impact adaptability has on current thinking and organization design.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
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Design for strategic agility
Key Ideas of Creating Agile Organizations
Tailor organizational design to your unique context and strategic goals.
Dual-Level Adaptability
Enable flexibility at both organizational and product group levels.
Autonomy and Alignment
Balance team independence with overall strategic alignment.
Flow Efficiency Focus
Minimize delays to deliver value faster and improve adaptability.
Systemic Thinking
Optimize the whole system rather than focusing on individual parts.
Design To Eliminiate Dependencies
Align teams based on shared, sequential, or reciprocal dependencies.
Authority with Responsibility
Align decision-making power with accountability to enhance ownership.
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