Agile Culture and Change Flashcards

What does 'Gemba' mean in Agile leadership practice?

Answer: Going to the place where work happens to observe and understand it firsthand

'Gemba' means going to the actual place of work to observe and understand what is really happening.

How does storytelling serve Agile cultural change?

Answer: It creates shared meaning and makes abstract change concrete and relatable

Storytelling makes change tangible by connecting people to a shared narrative of why the change matters.

What is 'appreciative inquiry' in Agile organizational change?

Answer: A strengths-based approach to change that focuses on what is working well

Appreciative inquiry drives positive change by identifying and amplifying existing strengths rather than focusing on problems.

What is the role of 'champions' in Agile culture change?

Answer: Influential people who model and advocate for Agile values within the organization

Champions are internal influencers who model and advocate for Agile values, helping spread culture change organically.

How do Agile leaders balance stability and change in organizations?

Answer: By maintaining stable foundations while enabling adaptive responses at the edges

Agile leaders create stability in core values and structures while enabling adaptive responses to changing conditions.

What is 'double-loop learning' in organizational change?

Answer: Questioning the underlying assumptions and mental models that drive behavior, not just the behavior itself

Double-loop learning challenges the governing values and assumptions behind actions, enabling deeper organizational transformation.