Importance of preparation in an agile world
summary
Presents a concrete Way of Working (WoW) framework that maps five layers — actions, interactions, emotions, decisions, opinions — and a step‑by‑step practice to turn transient choices into lasting habits. Uses two real cases (home punctuality, workplace dependency), a prep checklist (information, skills, resources, physical/mental stamina) and the simple technique call out fact vs assumption. Applied with multiple project and product teams at Impetus and shows clearer choices, fewer surprises, and steadier outcomes.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Why this session matters
- 2:20Preparation key to agility
- 4:09WoW framework
- 10:48Our way of working
- 13:26Case study: Competitive comparison
- 18:12Case study: Over-reliance on protection
- 21:46Breaking habits to change workflow
- 22:50Learning from success and failure
- 24:34Resources and next steps
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