Agile Mindset Learning to Adapt and Become Resilient in an Era of Constant Change ft. Johanna Rothman
In this episode, Elise Stevens talks with Johanna Rothman about what it means to have an agile mindset and how to cultivate it. They discuss the challenges of change, the importance of experimentation and reflection, and how to create a culture of agility.
Points raised in this podcast:
- The Agile Manifesto was written for software development, but its principles can be applied to all aspects of life.
- An agile mindset is about collaborating with people, getting feedback on small things, and iterating constantly.
- It’s important to be able to adapt and change course when necessary, even if it means giving up on something you’ve invested time and energy into.
- We should focus on outcomes rather than outputs.
- It’s important to reassess our goals regularly to make sure they still serve us.
- We can instill an agile mindset in others by modeling it ourselves.
- A culture of agility is one in which people can discuss ideas openly, treat each other with respect, and are rewarded for taking risks and learning from mistakes.
- It’s important to be able to imagine other alternatives and to take small steps toward change.
Tips to take away from this episode:
- Do small experiments and gather data from them.
- Imagine other alternatives.
- Recognize that things have changed.
- Take small steps toward change.
- Keep learning and growing.