Positioning LEAN Agile Leadership
🚀 LEAN Agile Leadership is a foundational core competency within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Everything starts and ends with leadership.
Let’s delve into understanding how to embody this competency and lead by example.
Understanding the Role of Leadership in SAFe
Humility and Knowledge Acquisition: Key Leadership Traits
- 🧠 Leaders must have the humility to acknowledge the need for new ways of thinking and behaving.
- 📚 Gaining knowledge is crucial, and it goes beyond just attending training or reading a book.
- 🔄 Leaders need to continuously self-reflect and improve.
Practical Leadership: From Theory to Practice
- 🛠 Leaders should practice what they’ve learned, ideally guided by a coach.
- 🔄 They must ensure alignment with LEAN Agile principles and values even when things go wrong.
Organising and Reorganising Around Value
Understanding Value Streams
- 💡 Leaders must identify the value streams within their organisation.
- 🔄 It’s essential to keep acting on the value stream to ensure optimal organisation.
Reducing Long Queues and Work in Progress
- 🚦 Leaders should avoid pushing work without understanding the delivery capability of their system.
- 🔄 Continuous improvement and reduction of bottlenecks is vital.
Leadership Responsibilities: A Closer Look
Leading by Example: More than Just Words
- 👀 People watch your actions more than they hear your words.
- 🚀 Leaders must embody the values and principles of SAFe.
Creating a Safe Environment for Learning and Changing
- 🌱 Fostering a growth mindset is crucial for navigating uncertainties.
- 🔄 Mistakes should be surfaced, learned from, and shared.
Navigating Decentralized Decision-Making
Embracing Uncertainty and Continuous Learning
- 🔄 Leaders should be comfortable with navigating uncertainty and learning from experimentation.
- 🌐 Decentralized decision-making ensures quick and efficient responses.
Coaching and Guiding Teams
- 🚀 Leaders must coach their teams on decision-making and foster relentless learning.
- 💡 Judging decisions based on sound reasoning is essential.
Embodying LEAN Agile Leadership
🚀 LEAN Agile Leadership is not just about sponsoring change or signing checks. It’s about being an authentic leader who leads by example, fostering a learning environment, and continually improving the system of work.
Emphasising the ‘How-To’ Aspect
How to Embrace LEAN Agile Leadership
- 📚 Educate Yourself: Continually seek knowledge and stay updated.
- 🔄 Reflect and Adapt: Regularly evaluate your actions and adjust as needed.
- 💪 Lead by Example: Ensure your actions align with LEAN Agile principles.
- 🌐 Foster Decentralized Decision-Making: Encourage and guide your team in making decisions.
Recommendations for Leaders
- 🚀 Prioritize value streams and customer journeys.
- 🔄 Be open to learning and adapting your leadership style.
- 💡 Encourage a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
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