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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…
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. In this, the fifth installment, we’ll discuss practices and principles for achieving…
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…
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 introduced high-level portfolio management structures and processes. In this, the fourth installment, we’ll discuss some foundational practices and principles for achieving high-performance adaptive portfolio…
In the last installment of this series, jointly produced by Adaptivity and WorkBoard we discussed high-level strategy realization processes. In this, the third installment, we’ll discuss how your strategy framework expressed in Objectives and Key Results integrates with your portfolio management process and share a high-level explanation of portfolio management’s key processes. In part 2…
In the first installment we introduced this series, jointly produced by Adaptivity and WorkBoard. In this, the second installment, we’ll introduce a high-level explanation of the key elements of strategy realization, with the focus on processes, competencies, and techniques that enterprises must master to become more strategically adaptable and resilient than their competitors. Find all…
Introduction Adaptivity is producing a series of papers to be released in installments over the next quarter. This series will make the case that a strong OKR program is an essential strategy deployment and execution process to ensure enterprises’ portfolio management and funding processes maximize investment returns for the organization. Find all parts of…
AI – It is “the biggest thing since the internet”! “AI will transform business and society!” AI is getting all the buzz and most of the early to mid-stage investor funding in tech today. As with every emerging technology, big buzz begets swarms of consultants, and suddenly every software product has some AI baked into…
Why Organizations Struggle to Execute What Matters Poor Strategic Planning Processes Many organizations need more rigorous processes for strategic planning and goal setting. For example, a recent Bain survey found that 65% of executives rate their company’s strategy process as poor. Leadership fails to dedicate time to reflect and analyze market trends, competitive forces, and…
The amazing practice of blaming the last thing Buzzword bashing – categorically dismissing a management paradigm, approach, process, fad, or previous initiative – is a go-to change strategy for many organizations (though most won’t say that). It is also a sign that you’re likely to repeat the mistakes of the past. “Agile (or OKRs,…