The absurdity of agile transformations
Prescribing solutions without diagnosis is absurd—yet common in business.
Career Ambition vs. Job Mentality in Teams
How understanding diverse work perspectives can transform your team dynamics.
Tales From The Agile Trenches Chapter III: Denial In The Ranks
Facing uncomfortable truths, a divided team embarks on a journey of self-discovery and genuine improvement.
Tales From The Agile Trenches Chapter II: Turning Discontent into Collaboration
Explore how a skeptical team's journey through tailored Agile experiments turned their initial resistance into collaborative success.
Experimenting with Agile Practices: Finding What Works for Your Team
Embracing experimentation can transform your work practices, tailored to fit your team's unique needs, and drive continuous improvement.
Tales From The Agile Trenches Chapter I: The Downfall Of Micromanagement
A story about a development team of junior and senior Java developers whose potential was stifled by a micromanaging Product Owner, leading to diminished morale, stifled creativity, and ultimately, the complete turnover of the team.
Can a Dysfunctional Team Produce Great Products?
Can a dysfunctional team produce great products? The answer might surprise you, but consistent excellence requires expert guidance and aligned goals.
We're Agile. Now What?
Are you getting the benefits from Agile? If you’re not then have a look at these areas that might help you.
When Horizontal Transformations Go Wrong: How SymmetriX Can Help
When horizontal transformations go wrong, SymmetriX steps in with tailored solutions to correct mistakes and turn obstacles into opportunities for your business.
From Frameworks to Failure: When Process Overshadows Purpose
In the rush to adopt popular frameworks like Scrum, Spotify, or SAFe, many organisations lose sight of their original strategic objectives.
Is SAFe Truly Agile?
An in-depth look at the strengths and limitations of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its true impact on enterprise agility.
The Subtle Art of Streamlining Team Performance - The Symmetrix Way
At Symmetrix, we transform team dynamics and streamline operations by aligning strategic goals with day-to-day activities, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of effective communication and continuous improvement.
An analysis of the 13th State of Agile report
Learn how to navigate beyond the common pitfalls highlighted in the latest State of Agile report by adopting a strategy tailored to your unique organisational needs.
Choosing your organisational model is harder than you think
Choosing the right organizational model for your business involves more than just following trends; it requires a deep understanding of your specific challenges to ensure the framework you adopt truly drives your company's success.
Leadership and organisational resilience: Navigating change
Effective leadership in times of change emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and empowerment, significantly enhancing organizational resilience and performance.
The Minimum Viable Framework
The concept of Minimum Viable Framework (why and how it can work for you)
Why is culture the biggest impediment to Agile adoption?
Why is culture the biggest impediment to Agile adoption?
Agile may not always be the right answer
Organizations often adopt Agile frameworks like SAFe or Scrum without fully understanding Agile principles, leading to ineffective application and untransformed operations.
The Business-IT divide: Understanding and addressing the challenge
Despite the high-level segregation in large organizations, the further down we go in the hierarchy, the more interconnectivity and closer collaboration are needed among technology, business, and design units to deliver successful products.