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A photo of an old map of Paris from the Public Domain Image Archive with the words overlaid - Agile PMO Principles: How Communication Turns Ideas into Value

Agile PMO Principles: How Communication Turns Ideas into Value

What does an “Agile PMO” actually mean in practice? In this edition of Meeting Notes, I share the quiet principles behind effective delivery — why communication matters more than tools, why clarity reduces cost, and how teams move work from idea to value without the illusion of control.

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Mechanisms for Better Outcomes: Focusing on Why and Value, Not Just How

Learn why teams often focus on processes over purpose, and how aligning on outcomes can boost communication, decision-making, and workplace impact.

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What is Business Agility: 5-Step Model to Unlock Agility and Growth

Discover the 5-step Releasing Agility model to improve business results, remove obstacles, and build high-performing, engaged teams.

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How to Build an Internal Coaching and Consulting Function That Delivers Real Value

Internal coaching and consulting teams often struggle to prove their worth. Here’s a practical guide to setting them up, aligning purpose with demand, and showing clear business value.

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Cycle Time: The Powerful Metric Driving Business Value and Process Efficiency

Cycle time measures how long work takes to move from start to finish. Tracking it reveals bottlenecks, improves processes, and helps teams deliver value faster—boosting efficiency, consistency, and overall business performance.

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Releasing Business Agility: How Learning and Improving Drives Success (Step 5)

Discover how Step 5 of Releasing Business Agility—learning and improving—helps leaders build capable teams, fix process issues, and foster continuous growth for better business results and employee success.

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Step 4 of Releasing Agility: How Routines and Processes Unlock Smooth, Fast Results

Discover how to streamline routines and processes to remove obstacles, reduce bureaucracy, and empower teams to move smoothly and quickly toward business goals. Learn practical examples and insights for leaders and managers to release organisational agility.