S1 E037: The Journey to Business Agility with Matt Evans

The Agile Matrix Podcast

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In this episode of the Agile Matrix Podcast, host Temi interviews Matt Evans, a business agility consultant with a diverse background in recruitment and project management.
Matt shares his unique journey into the Agile space, discussing his experiences transitioning from a recruiter to a Scrum Master and ultimately to a business agility coach.
He emphasises the importance of continuous improvement in business agility and shares insights from his recent engagements, highlighting the collaborative approach to Agile transformation. In this conversation, Matt Evans shares his extensive experience in agile transformation and discusses the challenges faced in getting organisational buy-in at all levels.
The discussion also highlights the upcoming Kanban Edge Conference, taking place on the 6th of March 2025, which focuses on practical workshops and learning opportunities for Kanban practitioners.
Register for Kanban Edge here: https://kanbanedge.org/
How to get in touch with Matt

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewevansagile/
Website: https://www.thebusinessagilitycoach.com/
Kanban Training: https://www.thebusinessagilitycoach.com/training
Instagram: @thebusinessagilitycoach

Takeaways

• Matt Evans transitioned from recruitment to Agile coaching.
• He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in Agile.
• Business agility is about more than just Agile frameworks.
• Agility allows businesses to pivot quickly in changing markets.
• Stagnation in business leads to regression.
• Every team dynamic is subject to change and requires adaptation.
• Real-world experience is crucial for effective Agile coaching.
• Collaboration with clients leads to better outcomes in Agile transformations.
• Value streams are essential for clarity and focus in larger organizations.
• Agile transformation is an ongoing journey, not a destination. The greatest challenge in agile transformation is getting buy-in at all levels.
• Collaboration between teams and management is crucial for success.
• Limiting work in progress can significantly improve team performance.
• The Kanban Edge Conference offers practical workshops for practitioners.
• Empathy is essential when working with teams and understanding their challenges.
• It's important to manage expectations and not just focus on reporting.
• Agile practices should be tailored to fit the organization's unique context.
• Continuous improvement is a journey that requires commitment from all levels.
• Learning from past experi

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