Tag Archives: Agility

Are Organizations Really Less Agile Today?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Brian Lucas

 By Brian Lucas The one is for Brad – conversationalist, satirist, humorist, historian, logician, craftsman, military strategist, but most important of all – my friend! “Once you have something so deeply infused in your culture and your brand, it would be very … Continue reading →

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Your not agile if you are just parroting!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas The one is for my friend RC, who has gone through life helping more people than anyone can count! “Platitude: an idea (a) that is admitted to be true by everyone, and (b) that is not true.” – H. … Continue reading →

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Salmon Cooked Agile Style in 15 Minutes

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas This one is dedicated to Polly, who served us a meal fit for a king in 15 minutes. I am forever grateful to the people who have become friends with me through my blog. “…all the charming … Continue reading →

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We Could All Learn a Lesson in Agility from Extremophiles

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas This one’s for Wendi, who I believe is “Going Agile!” “The facts of variability, of the struggle for existence, of adaptation to conditions, were notorious enough; but none of us had suspected that the road to the … Continue reading →

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Being Agile on a Shoestring

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas Dedicated to Marcie; director, actress, artist, singer, photographer, model and writer.  The Muses and the Graces have gifted thee in abundance with beauty and talent. “Managers today have to do more with less, and get better results … Continue reading →

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A Natural Agilist Proves the Value of Theater

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas Josh Neth is the exceptionally talented artistic director of the Allentown Public Theatre.  Josh is marvelously outspoken and passionate about the Theater.  He is a remarkably eloquent and intelligent person and to converse with him is a … Continue reading →

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True Agile Managers make one feel good

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas This one is for JPD! “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  – Maya Angelou Those of us in business … Continue reading →

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Employee Suggestions

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas “Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” -John Steinbeck A glimpse of life in an agile business versus a non-agile enterprise. At the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Companies – A glimpse of life in an agile business versus a non-agile enterprise.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Brian Lucas

By Brian Lucas “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin If you look at the history of people and progress, you’ll see three types of people: those who are … Continue reading →

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