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A look at why product execution might fail and how going backward to refocus and validate your strategy can propel you forward. We often work with product organizations that are attempting to refine or improve their value proposition for one of many potential goals: Often, they’re struggling to clarify or align internally on what the…
How a simple word can quietly undermine creativity, clarity, and contribution. Recently, I’ve been paying attention to a word that shows up a lot in conversations with clients and colleagues: Just. “You just need to realign the roadmap.” “Can’t we just roll out the new process?” “They just need to communicate better.” It’s everywhere. And…
For many B2B organizations, the path to sustainable growth begins with building tailored solutions for marquee customers. Yet, as the enterprise matures, the realization dawns that a product-led growth approach—one built on repeatable, scalable offerings—unlocks more predictable revenue and a clearer competitive edge. I saw this firsthand in the early days of an industrial AI…
Executive coaching has been gaining traction in leadership circles for years, yet it’s still often misunderstood. Is it mentoring? Is it therapy? Is it just another trendy workplace perk? To bring clarity to the topic, I sat down with seasoned professional coach Sandra Cain for an honest and thoughtful conversation about what executive coaching actually…
Many companies aspire to be product-led, but few integrate data, experimentation, and customer insights into their strategy as seamlessly as Rover. As the world’s largest network of pet care providers, Rover has built a product operating model that deeply integrates data, experimentation, and customer insights into decision-making and planning. Adaptivity’s Principal Consultant, Jeff Steinberg, recently…
In previous installments of this series, jointly produced by Adaptivity and WorkBoard, we discussed high-level strategy realization processes and how implementing them with OKRs can dramatically increase success. The last installment focused on optimizing the demand side of portfolio management structures and processes. In the sixth installment, we’ll discuss practices and principles for achieving high-performance…
The product management role is topping the charts for all the wrong reasons. According to the latest Payscale report, 66% of senior product managers plan to quit within the next six months—making it the #1 profession people want to leave despite commanding high salaries. For a role that’s supposed to be deeply fulfilling and influential,…
Everyone seems to be clamoring to get started on AI implementation, from enterprises to small startups. AI is a disruptive force that goes beyond technology. It’s poised to affect nearly every aspect of business–changing not just how work gets done but also reshaping processes, operating models, and even business models. For many companies, AI will…
Why do so many IT organizations attempt a “transformation”? In the last 30 years, most transformation attempts have failed, so why do leaders want to try and try again? What Is True Organizational Transformation? Most IT transformation initiatives are not meant to actually change the organization into something completely different than before. Successful transformations are…
I recently joined Daniel Montgomery on his podcast, Agile Strategies, to chat about innovation, OKRs, and strategic agility, particularly the need for resource fluidity (people, money, machines) and how it plays out in an enterprise portfolio management process. I’ve recapped the essence of the episode below, but you can listen to the entire conversation on…
Leverage OKRs to Achieve Breakthrough Portfolio and Investment Performance – Part 5 In previous installments of this series, jointly produced by Adaptivity and Workboard, we discussed high-level strategy realization processes and how implementing them with OKRs can dramatically increase success. The last installment focused on optimizing the supply/capacity side of portfolio management structures and processes….
With the rapid expansion of agile methodologies and the increasing presence of agile coaches from around 2009 until the post-COVID era, agile became a ubiquitous term in organizational transformation. Yet, despite its widespread adoption, many companies saw agile transformations falter and were left wondering what went wrong. Reflecting on this trend, it’s essential to ask…