Video interview

Joanne Stone, Agile Coach, Leadership Coach and Trainer at Wicked Agility interviewed me as part of her series on Wicked Wisdom. Wicked refers to "... a problem that is difficult to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognise." (Wikipedia)


More details about the interview here: Robert MacGregor: Wicked Wisdom

Topics we cover:

. Watch for Weak Signals

  • Had Lucent been paying more attention, they would have seen the rise of personal computers and how the PC could be used to build systems at lower cost.

2. Bigger Isn't Always Better

  • In the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, big process gets very little traction.

3. Believe in the power of people

  • People can do extraordinary things when facing substantial challenges.

4. This Work is Not For Everyone

  • You need to be tenacious and resilient when faced with complex and chaotic situations.