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We are embarking on a transformative journey with Michael Hamman on Inner Agility: The Key to Business Agility on Our Agile Tales. Michael believes in the potential of the workplace as a catalyst for personal, professional, and social transformation. His work with many organizations, teams, and leaders has enabled them to embrace a greater holistic team and enterprise-level agility by nurturing their inner capacity for leadership agility in the face of the complexity, volatility, and uncertainty of the 21st-century world.In this episode of Our Agile Tales, we discuss the importance of deliberate sense-making and its impact on team dynamics and leadership. Michael shares practices and examples of both conversational and relational practices to overcome challenges. We also explore effective methods for giving feedback and the significance of acknowledgment and appreciation in fostering a positive and productive team environment.00:00 Introduction to Agile Tales01:26 Understanding Deliberate Sense Making05:19 Exploring Relational Practices19:04 The Power of Feedback in Transformation25:57 Positive Feedback and Acknowledgement28:49 ConclusionMichael Hamman is the author of Evolvagility: Growing an Agile Leadership Culture from the Inside Out. The book provides a blueprint for what it means to be an agile leader in today's complex world and offers a practical roadmap for getting there. He is the head of development at Transformation Designs and is a Co-creator at the Centre for Inner Agility.You can find Michael Hamman on LinkedIn or peruse his work at Vertical Facilitator. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

We are embarking on a transformative journey with Michael Hamman on Inner Agility: The Key to Business Agility on Our Agile Tales. Michael believes in the potential of the workplace as a catalyst for personal, professional, and social transformation. His work with many organizations, teams, and leaders has enabled them to embrace a greater holistic team and enterprise-level agility by nurturing their inner capacity for leadership agility in the face of the complexity, volatility, and uncertainty of the 21st-century world.In this episode of Our Agile Tales, we delve into nurturing inner leadership agility and explore practical techniques like reframing perspectives, fostering psychological safety, and enhancing conversational practices. The episode further examines deliberate sensemaking, revealing how subconscious beliefs impact behavior and how these practices can boost team dynamics and organizational effectiveness. 00:00 Introduction to Our Agile Tales01:36 The Challenge of Reframing Perspectives03:20 Developing Conversational Practices05:57 The Role of Psychological Safety07:04 Impact Feedback: A Practical Example09:56 The Misconception of Psychological Safety13:16 The Importance of Learnable Skills15:01 Defining Deliberate Sensemaking18:23 Introducing Deliberate Sensemaking Practices24:53 The Impact of Triggers on Actions25:39 Deliberate Sensemaking in Practice28:37 ConclusionMichael Hamman is the author of Evolvagility: Growing an Agile Leadership Culture from the Inside Out. The book provides a blueprint for what it means to be an agile leader in today's complex world and offers a practical roadmap for getting there. He is the head of development at Transformation Designs and is a Co-creator at the Centre for Inner Agility.You can find Michael Hamman on LinkedIn or peruse his work at Vertical Facilitator. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

We are embarking on a transformative journey with Michael Hamman on Inner Agility: The Key to Business Agility on Our Agile Tales. Michael believes in the potential of the workplace as a catalyst for personal, professional, and social transformation. His work with many organizations, teams, and leaders has enabled them to embrace a greater holistic team and enterprise-level agility by nurturing their inner capacity for leadership agility in the face of the complexity, volatility, and uncertainty of the 21st-century world.In this episode, we explore the definition and significance of Inner Agility, its impact on effective decision-making and team collaboration, and its role in environments that support self-organizing and empowered teams amidst complexity.00:00 Introduction to Agile Tales01:19 Meet Michael Hamman: A Journey of Inner Agility07:48 Defining Inner Agility09:55 Connecting Inner Agility to Organizational Agility15:04 The Role of Inner Agility in Agile Teams16:43 Activity: Cultivating Inner Agility20:13 Reflecting on Inner Agility25:14 Practicing Inner Agility28:14 ConclusionMichael Hamman is the author of Evolvagility: Growing an Agile Leadership Culture from the Inside Out. The book provides a blueprint for what it means to be an agile leader in today's complex world and offers a practical roadmap for getting there. He is the head of development at Transformation Designs and is a Co-creator at the Centre for Inner Agility. You can find Michael Hamman on LinkedIn or peruse his work at Vertical Facilitator. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules.The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clark and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clark mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Clarke “The Bottleneck Guy” Ching created the Agile TOC Method (ATM) and has been using it for more than 25 years to help CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders solve the most vexing productivity problems. He is the author of Rolling Rocks Downhill, CorkScrew Solutions, and The Bottleneck Rules. The ATM model takes teams from burnout busy to productive buzz, helps them crank out delivery while keeping everyone happy, and minimizes customer complaints by satisfying their impossible expectations.You can find more information about Clarke and his work at https://www.clarkeching.com/.Note: In this podcast, Clarke mentions the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Graham Scott is a Chartered Accountant, teacher, and author. Graham's journey began with studying Agriculture and Accounting at university, where he discovered his love for numbers. In 1996, he started his accounting practice and, through his role in a charitable trust, faced the challenge of negotiating a budget with the local council. This experience led him to pursue a Master's degree, and after discovering the Theory of Constraints (or TOC), he started applying TOC thinking to the traditional budgeting process. Graham's innovative approach to budgeting, rooted in the Theory of Constraints, has not only transformed his own career but also empowered small businesses to thrive and unlock business agility. His journey led to the publication of his book, Practice Makes Profit: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Making More Money by NOT Working Harder, a testament to his success and the doors it has opened for him, including his impactful work with senior leadership teams at various companies.You can learn more about Graham Scott through his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamwscottnz/.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Graham Scott is a Chartered Accountant, teacher, and author. Graham's journey began with studying Agriculture and Accounting at university, where he discovered his love for numbers. In 1996, he started his accounting practice and, through his role in a charitable trust, faced the challenge of negotiating a budget with the local council. This experience led him to pursue a Master's degree, and after discovering the Theory of Constraints (or TOC), he started applying TOC thinking to the traditional budgeting process. Graham's innovative approach to budgeting, rooted in the Theory of Constraints, has not only transformed his own career but also empowered small businesses to thrive and unlock business agility. His journey led to the publication of his book, Practice Makes Profit: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Making More Money by NOT Working Harder, a testament to his success and the doors it has opened for him, including his impactful work with senior leadership teams at various companies.You can learn more about Graham Scott through his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamwscottnz/.Books mentioned in this episode:Stop Decorating the Fish by Yishai Ashlag and Kristen CoxVisit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Graham Scott is a Chartered Accountant, teacher, and author. Graham's journey began with studying Agriculture and Accounting at university, where he discovered his love for numbers. In 1996, he started his accounting practice and, through his role in a charitable trust, faced the challenge of negotiating a budget with the local council. This experience led him to pursue a Master's degree, and after discovering the Theory of Constraints (or TOC), he started applying TOC thinking to the traditional budgeting process. Graham's innovative approach to budgeting, rooted in the Theory of Constraints, has not only transformed his own career but also empowered small businesses to thrive and unlock business agility. His journey led to the publication of his book, Practice Makes Profit: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Making More Money by NOT Working Harder, a testament to his success and the doors it has opened for him, including his impactful work with senior leadership teams at various companies.You can learn more about Graham Scott through his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamwscottnz/.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

Graham Scott is a Chartered Accountant, teacher, and author. Graham's journey began with studying Agriculture and Accounting at university, where he discovered his love for numbers. In 1996, he started his accounting practice and, through his role in a charitable trust, faced the challenge of negotiating a budget with the local council. This experience led him to pursue a Master's degree, and after discovering the Theory of Constraints (or TOC), he started applying TOC thinking to the traditional budgeting process. Graham's innovative approach to budgeting, rooted in the Theory of Constraints, has not only transformed his own career but also empowered small businesses to thrive and unlock business agility. His journey led to the publication of his book, Practice Makes Profit: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Making More Money by NOT Working Harder, a testament to his success and the doors it has opened for him, including his impactful work with senior leadership teams at various companies.You can learn more about Graham Scott through his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamwscottnz/.Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

We are concluding our conversation with Jurgen Appelo on Versatile Organization Design using the unFIX Model, a pattern library that he authored. The unFIX Model is a simple toolbox that helps you with versatile organization design. It facilitates gradual change, dynamic teams, and an important role to play for managers. The pattern library is inspired by innovative companies, including Haier and Tesla, various agile scaling frameworks, and books such as Team Topologies, Dynamic Reteaming, and Organization Design.Jurgen is the founder of the Agile Management Company and the author of several best-selling books, including Management 3.0 and Startup, Scaleup, Screwup. With a background in computer science and management, he has been instrumental in transforming countless businesses worldwide.NOTE: The book that Jurgen Appelo refers to in the podcast is Networked, Scaled, and Agile: A Design Strategy for Complex Organizations by Amy Kates, Greg Kesler, et al. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

We are continuing our conversation with Jurgen Appelo on Versatile Organization Design using the unFIX Model, a pattern library that he authored. The unFIX Model is a simple toolbox that helps you with versatile organization design. It facilitates gradual change, dynamic teams, and an important role to play for managers. The pattern library is inspired by innovative companies, including Haier and Tesla, various agile scaling frameworks, and books such as Team Topologies, Dynamic Reteaming, and Organization Design.Jurgen is the founder of the Agile Management Company and the author of several best-selling books, including Management 3.0 and Startup, Scaleup, Screwup. With a background in computer science and management, he has been instrumental in transforming countless businesses worldwide.NOTE: The book that Jurgen Appelo refers to in the podcast is Networked, Scaled, and Agile: A Design Strategy for Complex Organizations by Amy Kates, Greg Kesler, et al. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

We are continuing our conversation with Jurgen Appelo on Versatile Organization Design using the unFIX Model, a pattern library that he authored. The unFIX Model is a simple toolbox that helps you with versatile organization design. It facilitates gradual change, dynamic teams, and an important role to play for managers. The pattern library is inspired by innovative companies, including Haier and Tesla, various agile scaling frameworks, and books such as Team Topologies, Dynamic Reteaming, and Organization Design.Jurgen is the founder of the Agile Management Company and the author of several best-selling books, including Management 3.0 and Startup, Scaleup, Screwup. With a background in computer science and management, he has been instrumental in transforming countless businesses worldwide.NOTE: The book that Jurgen Appelo refers to in the podcast is Networked, Scaled, and Agile: A Design Strategy for Complex Organizations by Amy Kates, Greg Kesler, et al. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about

We are continuing our conversation with Jurgen Appelo on Versatile Organization Design using the unFIX Model, a pattern library that he authored. The unFIX Model is a simple toolbox that helps you with versatile organization design. It facilitates gradual change, dynamic teams, and an important role to play for managers. The pattern library is inspired by innovative companies, including Haier and Tesla, various agile scaling frameworks, and books such as Team Topologies, Dynamic Reteaming, and Organization Design.Jurgen is the founder of the Agile Management Company and the author of several best-selling books, including Management 3.0 and Startup, Scaleup, Screwup. With a background in computer science and management, he has been instrumental in transforming countless businesses worldwide. NOTE: The book that Jurgen Appelo refers to in the podcast is Networked, Scaled, and Agile: A Design Strategy for Complex Organizations by Amy Kates, Greg Kesler, et al. Visit us at https://www.ouragiletales.com/about