What happens when the strategy set by an organization’s leaders is disconnected from the work that’s actually happening on the Agile Release Train? In this episode, SAFe® Fellow and SPCT Eric Willeke joins us to discuss leadership agility, how to get leadership to focus on strategic direction, and how to make sure people on the trains know the why (not just the what) behind the work. Eric also talks about how to spot a portfolio that doesn’t have purpose and shares examples of organizations that excel in aligning purpose and execution.
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Follow these links to learn more about topics mentioned in the podcast:
- The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
- Simon Sinek, The Golden Circle
- Daniel Pink video: Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose
Hosted by: Melissa Reeve
Melissa Reeve is the Vice President of Marketing at Scaled Agile, Inc. In this role, Melissa guides the marketing team, helping people better understand Scaled Agile, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its mission.
Guest: Eric Willeke
Tapping into his experience leading and architecting multiple Agile transformations, Eric mentors and trains executives to help them make a difference. His background as a coach and facilitator, architect, SAFe Fellow, SPCT, and principal contributor to the Framework has helped executives avoid the pitfalls inherent in every Agile transformation and ensure sustainable impact from agility investments. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn.