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5 Reasons OKRs Fail and How OKR Coaching Can Help
Many organisations struggle to implement OKRs effectively resulting in unmet objectives and frustration. Here are 5 reas
A Leader’s Guide to Successful Agile Transformation
A question we're often asked by managers and leaders is “What can I do to ensure that this Agile transformation is
Blending OKRs and PDRs: A Guide to Getting It Right
A practical manager’s guide to using OKRs with PDRs without turning them into scores. Reduce tension, improve performanc
Agile Coaching vs Mentoring - What’s the Difference?
In this post we're taking a look at one of the most common questions that we hear – “what’s the difference between
Agile In Highly Dynamic Environments
How do you make agile work in a highly dynamic environment, where the other thing that is constant is change?
Agile Planning And The Planning Fallacy
If you have been planning and your implementations never seem to match your plans, you are not alone. No plan survives t
Agile Software Testing
Our approach to Agile testing hasn't really changed much over the years, although we have got better at formalising
Mastering Agile Strategy Execution for Effective Organisational Change
Discover practical strategies for effective agile execution and navigate organizational change with confidence. Read the
Agile Testing With Data Anonymisation
In addition to developer-drive unit and integration testing, it is very important to create realistic data sets for acce
Agile Training and Coaching with Local Council
Agile Training and Coaching with Local Council
360 Degree Dinner and Agile Appraisals - An Alternative to Annual Performance Reviews
McKenna Consultants have transformed performance reviews using a unique blend of 360 Degree Dinners and Agile Appraisals
Agility and Adaptability Aren't Going Anywhere, Folks!
Agility and Adaptability aren't going anywhere. They are, and will continue to be, the secrets to sustainable succe
How Executives Can Leverage AI with Agile and OKRs
Leaders are seeing AI deliver tangible benefits in efficiency and decision-making.
An Agile Letter To Santa!
Wouldn't it be great if Santa Claus was more agile? I mean, by now we all know that it is crazy to work for 364 day
Applying Goodhart's Law in OKRs: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Strategic Execution
How Goodhart’s Law derails OKRs and strategy execution, and three practical ways to keep your measures honest and focuse
Become a More Effective Leader - Management 3.0 Training in Leeds
Become a more effective agile leader with McKenna Consultants at the Management 3.0 two day training course in Leeds. Di
Implementing Lean Portfolio Strategies: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Execution
How can you supercharge your portfolio by aligning strategy and execution through implementing Lean Portfolio Management
Bring A Laser Focus to Your 2024 Goals With OKRs
Now is the time to consider what your goals are for 2024. One way to supercharge your goal setting is by creating OKRs t
Build Your Own Manifesto!
McKenna Agile shares "Build Your Own Manifesto" training game. Help students understand Agile Manifesto while
Build Your Own Manifesto In Action!
Download our "Build Your Own Manifesto" training game. See how 4Com plc used this hands-on approach to underst
Lean Agile Transformation: Building a Culture and Elevating Portfolio Performance by 9% | McKenna Agile Consultants
New SAFe Lean Portfolio Management engagement begins with US charity. Learn how LPM practices elevate agile transformati
OKRs and Change Management: Change That Sticks - Rolling Out OKRs with ADKAR | McKenna Agile Consultants
The ADKAR model helps you build awareness, spark desire, share knowledge, practice consistently & reinforce the habi
Coaching Leaders and Teams to Create Impactful OKRs: A Guide Inspired by Michael Bungay Stainer’s "The Coaching Habit"
Crafting impactful OKRs goes beyond templates—it’s about strategic, intentional conversations. Taking a coaching stance
Decoding Strategy Communication: Insights from Our COO’s Talk
Discover key insights from our COO Aaron McKenna’s expert panel discussion on ‘The High-Impact Strategy Playbook.’ Learn
Desktop Kanban
We explore how to apply agile techniques when working alone. Discover innovative solutions for solo productivity and tas
Enhancing OKRs with the Rule of Three: Insights from Our Denver Workshop with our OKR Coaches
Discover how the Rule of Three can transform your OKR framework, bringing clarity, memorability, and balance to your str
Establishing A Stable Velocity
I am continually astonished at the number of teams I meet who have not yet established a stable velocity! I was speaking
Estimating Is Good
Agile estimation is good. #NoEstimates is gaining ground as a credible alternative to estimating, and I do not think tha
The 9-Box Agile Implementation Template | Free Download
Download our free Agile Implementation Template used in real UK agile transformation workshops. 9 practical boxes to pla
From Chaos to Clarity – 10 Strategy Execution Lessons from The Bear
Learn 10 strategy execution lessons from The Bear Season 4. From managing growth to building trust, discover how kitchen
From Statistics to Stories: Making Strategy Communication Stick | McKenna Agile Consultants
Discover why stories trump statistics in making strategy stick. Learn how you can transform your agile strategy from for
How OKRs and AI Are Shaping the Future of Strategy Execution
Insights from the 2025 OKR Mentors Gathering on strategy execution challenges, AI integration and the role of OKR champi
How To Be A Better Leader - Management 3.0
McKenna Consultants become Management 3.0 Licensed Facilitators after Stockholm training. Learn how leaders can "be
How to build an Agile Transformation roadmap
Looking to set yourself up for a successful Agile Transformation & build your own Roadmap? Read our 10 tips on creat
How to Get The Most Out of an Agile Assessment
Are you thinking of undertaking an Agile Assessment? Take a look at this post to learn 6 of our expert tips for creating
How To Justify A 60" TV To Your Boss
Christmas is fast approaching, so it's time to ask your boss for a present for you and your development team - a 60
Register For The Workshop Extravaganza - Remote Collaboration Workshops
McKenna Agile Consultants are co-organisers of the Workshop Extravaganza with Lisette Sutherland and Collaboration Super
Key Takeaways from Our Agile Yorkshire Talk on OKRs
Discover insights from our 'Supercharging Alignment with OKRs' talk given at a recent Agile Yorkshire event. W
Making OKRs Stick: Key Lessons from the OKR Forum - An OKR Consultancy Perspective
Aaron Mckenna spoke at OKR Forum about how to move beyond setting OKRs to truly embedding them into the way work gets do
Mastering the Art of Agile Leadership: Essential Tools and Techniques for Success | McKenna Agile Consultants
Unlock your potential as an agile leader by learning and applying these 5 must-have tools and techniques for effective a
McKenna Consultants - Management 3.0 Licensed Facilitators
McKenna Consultants become UK Management 3.0 Licensed Facilitators after Stockholm training. Innovative agile leadership
Agile Consulting and Coaching: Misconceptions of Agile Coaching | McKenna Agile Consultants
In this article, we address the common misconceptions around the role of an agile coach, delving deeper into the true de
OKR Implementation Guide: Navigating the Landscape with Field-Tested Lessons
In this post, we’re going to share some of our key learnings from a 12 week OKR adoption and execution project with a US
OKR Mentors Annual Gathering - Key Takeaways
Join McKenna Agile at the OKR Mentors Collective Barcelona event. Learn expert insights on Objectives & Key Results,
Top OKR Consultants UK: Driving Success Through OKR Squads
Discover top OKR consultants in the UK who can enhance your performance and drive success through OKR Squads. Read more
Writing OKRs: Guiding Carmy and His Team in 'The Bear'
With the new season of “The Bear” starting, we thought it would be fun to delve deeper into how Carmy and his team could
OKRs: Stop Being SMART, Just be FAST
Traditional goal-setting frameworks like SMART can stifle innovation and slow progress. Instead, consider adopting FAST
Powering Up 2026: Inside Our Denver OKR Squad Kick-off
If you are planning your 2026 OKRs and still debating formats, cadence, or roles, this is one to steal. It blends the be
Agile Software Development
There are many people credited with being an Agile Software Development guru, but would you consider Sir Alex Ferguson t
Stand Up! (and be counted)
It's 8:35am and my Outlook is ringing at me - time for our daily stand up. I perform a variety of roles in my team,
Strategy Execution Challenges: The Future of Agility and Overcoming 3 Hurdles | McKenna Agile Consultants
In this post, we shed light on some common stumbling blocks around strategic execution and unveil the power of embracing
The Power of Agility: Why Choose a Boutique Agile Consultancy?
We answer common client questions about our boutique consultancy. Learn why "Great Relationships, Solid Delivery&qu
The Product Operating Model: Transforming How Companies Build and Deliver Products
What is next for agile in 2025 and beyond? One thing that is starting to come up in conversations with our customers is
There Are No New Ideas In Agile
Those of you who have read my articles on Ancient Agile will know that I think that the Agile ideas and principles exist
There Is No Agile: What Agile Has Taught Me
"Before I learned martial arts, a punch was just a punch and a kick was just a kick. When I studied martial arts, a
There Is No Agile: What Agile Has Taught Me
"Before I learned martial arts, a punch was just a punch and a kick was just a kick. When I studied martial arts, a
OKR Consultants for Growing Businesses in the UK: Driving Strategic Growth and Team Alignment at Numatic
Over four months, we delivered tailored OKR training, facilitated workshops and provided ongoing consultancy to ensure t
Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Development
If you’re about to transition from waterfall to agile development, thinking about transitioning, or in the midst of a tr
Try A Festive Agile Retrospective!
Christmas is approaching and you're coming to the end of your sprint... why not capitalise on the season of goodwil
Using Agile for Successful SAP Agile Development Deployments
We've worked with a multinational client to deliver agile training & coaching to one of the biggest SAP deploym
What Is A Sprint / Timebox / Iteration For?
Sprints, timeboxes and iteratons. 3 words that in agile generally mean the same thing. This article aims to shed some li
Maximizing Performance with OKRs: A Practical Guide for Success
Boost your team's performance with effective OKRs. Discover practical strategies for success in our guide. Read mor
Why Should We Build Small User Stories?
The topic of feature (or User Story) size is usually a surprising one for teams that are new to Agile. Teams are frequen
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