The adage, “re-invent sliced bread” conjures up all kinds of images and musings. It applies perfectly to the build or…
Top 5 Agile Articles of 2019
Agile seems to be sweeping the consulting industry recently as a methodology of choice for business transformation. While this buzzword…
When to Use Agile Methodology in an Operating Model
Originally finding popularity as a concept in the tech space, ‘agile’ has evolved to be a commonplace buzzword among the…
Exploring the Early History of Agile Thinking: Trist & Deming
Comparing what Eric Trist’s (Socio Technical Systems Theory) self-managing teams and Deming’s Red Bead game have in common – and…
How to Choose an Operating Model Template
In November of 2018, the UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, was quoted as saying: “At the moment we do not…
2018 Organization Design Trends
What’s happened in the Organization Design world in 2018? There are two keystone events that break up the year: the…
The Power of Self-Organised Teams: How Nicholas Christmas Delivers
Last year, we had the honour of interviewing Nicholas Christmas, the CEO of Father Christmas Ltd. In that interview he…
Is Walkers’ New Recycling Scheme a Tipping Point for Ethical Responsibility?
A few months ago, the UK largest crisp (or 'chips' if you’re reading in the USA) manufacturer, Walkers, was in the…
The Key To Being An Effective Group Facilitator
This article was written by Stuart Wigham, Content Manager and Consultant at ON THE MARK. Last week, I wrote an article about my…
How to Create an Agile Organization
This is the first part of our three part agile series. Read Part 2: What is a Manager's Role in…