Why I Believe in Communities of Practice I’ve always valued Communities of Practice (CoPs). They offer space to connect, reflect, learn, teach, and exchange ideas with others in similar roles. In most organizations I’ve joined, I’ve often been the one to start or revive a CoP—even when others sho...

If you’ve seen Schitt’s Creek Season 2, Episode 2, you probably still smile at the infamous cooking scene. Moira and David are in the kitchen making enchiladas, following a family recipe. David, eager to get it right, asks how to perform one particular step. Moira, with her usual flair, repeats, ...

There’s a silent shift happening in today’s workforce: loyalty is evaporating. Companies talk about “teamwork” and “values,” yet contractors are brought in as buffers, not collaborators. Employees no longer trust organizations, and in turn, organizations design systems that treat everyone—from FT...

Agile is supposed to transform organizations—from siloed to synergistic, from rigid to responsive. What happens when that transformation turns toxic? When resistance is high, emotions run hot, and even the most experienced agilists crack under the pressure? If you've ever felt like the lone warri...

You’ve probably seen it before—an organization brings in agile experts and loudly proclaims, “Psychological safety is our top priority!” But when it’s time to act? “No safety for you!” Behind the shiny kickoff decks and lofty promises lies a more familiar ingredient: internal politics. Here’s w...