Every year, someone asks whether Agile Open Northwest is “worth it.” So let’s skip the polite marketing language and be honest.Here are five excellent, highly sarcastic reasons you might want to stay...

In episode 97 of the ACN podcast, we explore Agile's role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing the early involvement of Agile leaders to foster collaboration, transparency, and cultural ...

Almost every organization needs to experience some kind of transformation, whether it's digital, AI, cultural, operational, Agile, Lean, or another variety. This ambitious effort seeks to enhance your...

I’ve been searching for the perfect family command center to help organize our busy household—a hub that could display our schedule, weather updates, to-do lists, and even control home automation. On paper, the Cozyla Calendar+ 22 seemed like the ideal solution with its 22-inch touchscreen, customizable dashboards, and integration with popular apps. Unfortunately, the reality falls short of the promises, and at $699 USD, the experience feels anything but polished.A Confusing, Underwhelming Setup

In episode 96 of the Agile Coaching Network, we looked ahead to Agile in 2025, envisioning more flexible, hybrid frameworks, a growing role for AI, and a strong emphasis on collaboration, learning, an...

I spent 32 years at Intel, joining the company when it had fewer than 35,000 employees and was synonymous with innovation, excellence, and a relentless drive to succeed. Intel wasn’t just a workplace; it was a culture led by visionaries like Andy Grove, who believed in leading from the front and instilling values directly. I experienced this on my very first day, when Grove himself taught my orientation class—a powerful reminder that leadership is about connection and teaching, not just strategy

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For the past two years, my father-in-law has lived with us as we managed the effects of his dementia, trying to keep him connected to family and to save his finances for his long-term care. But recent...