SPCs Unleashed E4 Reprise: The severe impact of Lean and Agile Leadership on the success, effectiveness, and motivation of your Agile Teams

May 16, 2024

"When joining, the all-blacks gave you a book with all jerseys of the team across all times, with blank pages at the end for you to fill in"

Stephan Neck

In this episode of SPCs Unleashed, the hosts Stephan Neck, Niko Kaintantzis, Ali Hajou, and Mark Richards delve into the Lean-Agile Leadership core competency, focusing on mindset, values, and principles. The discussion emphasizes going beyond superficial understandings of these concepts to explore their practical applications in real-world scenarios. They discuss the importance of embedding Lean-Agile values in leadership, decision-making, and actions across organizations.

The episode features insights on how sticking to core values can be challenging but ultimately rewarding, with examples like Patagonia’s commitment to its principles. Mark Richards shares a story of a government executive who effectively modeled leadership values, breaking down hierarchical barriers. Stephan Neck highlights the significance of alignment and trust in leadership, drawing from his experience in the Swiss Army. Niko Kaintantzis discusses the fine line between being stubborn and upholding values, sharing how a project leader successfully navigated resistance to drive change.