AO – Agile Organizations

“Agility is not a framework. It’s how your organization thinks, decides, and learns together.”

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Jan 12

AO (Agile Organizations) — Core Elements & Structure

AO treats “Agile” as a dynamic in a system (i.e. the organization) rather than simply a set of practices. AO – Agile Organizations+3agilealliance.org+3InfoQ+3 The goal is to enable efficient interactions among people so that the organization can respond to threats and opportunities. agilealliance.org+2InfoQ+2 It is explicitly not a methodology or “framework you must follow.” Rather,…
Jan 12

Designing Adaptive Organizations

This document examines the use of the Agile Organization (AO) model. It serves as a structural and cultural transformation framework for a 200-person consulting startup. The study synthesizes systemic organization design theories with adaptive governance mechanisms derived from Sociocracy 3.0 (S3), Spotify’s team-based collaboration model, and Holacracy’s role governance.
Jan 12

principles of the AO method

“From an AO perspective, “Agile” is the nature of the interactions of agents within a system.” “we differentiate structure (the fail-safe container) from organization (fail-safe experiments). “context and nature of work has different agile. AO helps you define the agile you need.”
May 26

Clean Language: A Catalyst for Agile Teams

The author shares their journey with Clean Language in coaching, highlighting its effectiveness in improving communication within teams, especially in Agile contexts. Utilizing metaphorical exercises, such as the apple tree and speed boat, fosters collaboration and clarity among culturally diverse stakeholders. Clean Language empowers teams to articulate their experiences and enhance productivity.