Agility Isn’t Something That is Perfect

Have you ever behaved in a way that was at odds with Agile values?

During our first episode of At Home With Interesting People, I asked our guest, Jody Weir, a hard question: Have you ever behaved in a way that was contrary to Agile values and principles in your role?

“100% yes! It happens to me all the time”

Now, Jody is the Head of Agility at online retailer, THE ICONIC and has been an agility specialist for years. So, why does this happen frequently to experienced Agilists? And why did she reply so honestly?

Jody shared with us an explanation of how this can happen, even if you are an Agilist. Watch below to hear her answer…

You just need to call it out

If you have behaved in a way that is at odds with the Agile values and principles, Jody explained that it’s important to call it out and be transparent. There are advantages to owning it and being vulnerable, as one of our coaches, Vern, vlogged about here: Own Your Vulnerability

“Agility isn’t something that is perfect and no-one is perfect at it. It’s a practice, it’s like we’re always practising Agility.”

The expertise is in recognition of the fault and this led to Jody and I discussing the importance of reflection and retrospectives. You can read more about that here.

What is ‘At Home With Interesting People’?

With much of the world in self-isolation and in-person events challenging, EPiC has launched a new virtual event called ‘At Home With…Interesting People.’ This one-hour webinar features discussions on business agility and showcases interesting conversations with engaging personalities, all from the comfort of home. Join us to learn more about our Agile Transformation Services.

Watch the full webinar with Jody here:

Who is Jody Weir?

Jody started her agility journey in Silicon Valley, where she worked for Intuit, known for financial software QuickBooks. After 12 years, she moved to Sydney, Australia with her husband to raise their children here.

Over 9 years in Australia, she has worked for Commonwealth Bank, AMP (where I met her) and now THE ICONIC.

Jody has been working from home since the COVID-19 lockdown. She was kind enough to show us around her home while answering questions about how the pandemic has affected herself, her family and THE ICONIC.