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By Nico Schellingerhout and Jeroen Jan ElzingaAgile.A word that once promised transformation, but is now often met with cynicism.“Agile doesn’t work anymore.”“SAFe isn’t real Agile.”“We do Scrum, so we’re Agile… right?”Somewhere along the way, the essence got buried under certifications,...
A summary of the webinar: Strategic portfolio management: what organisations can learn from Silicon Valley's VCs, 17 June 2026.Why prioritisation remains so difficultMany organisations have by now translated their strategy neatly into themes, roadmaps, annual plans and portfolio reviews. On...
You see the price of a SAFe training and think: "Seriously? Two days of training?" That's a perfectly understandable reaction — and you're certainly not alone (hence this article). Especially when you compare SAFe training with “a few workshops” or...
We're at the SAFe & AI Summit Amsterdam 2026IntroductionIn this episode of Connected Conversations, Judith van Hoof and Sukie Kang take you to the SAFe & AI Summit in Amsterdam. Together with Maarten Sterrenburg, CFO of Connected Movement and Agile...
A conversation with colleague Sebastiaan Zuiddam on learning, ownership and lasting change within organisations.A question that always comes upIt comes up at almost the same point in every conversation. The consultants are already on board, the plans are on the...
Some differences are hard to explain, but you feel them almost instantly the moment you walk in.Why a trainer's practical experience makes the differenceThe difference between someone who tells a story and someone who has lived it. You can't always...
Why strong organisations manage value, not just pricesIn conversations with leaders about pricing, I keep hearing the same things.“We know we can do better.”“We feel like we’re leaving value on the table.”“But where do you start?”I recognise those questions. For...
When I start talking about our Community in conversations, I regularly get the same reaction."I have been doing this role for years and have quite a bit of experience by now; what could a Community still offer me?"In a way,...
Ambitious leadership deserves clarity. You shape strategy, culture and change every day. But how strong is your leadership practice as an organisation, really, compared to others? Without an objective mirror, leadership conversations stay abstract. The same discussions return. Priorities shift....
In many large organisations, change is still organised as if it were a temporary project. There is a clear starting point, a fully worked-out plan, a programme structure with associated deliverables, and ultimately a moment at which the change can...
Change does not have to be difficult or complex. With the right focus, energy and guidance, you create clarity, direction and results.
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