1. Windows on Transformation:
Four Pathways to Grow a More Agile Enterprise
Michael K. Spayd
@mspayd
Lyssa Adkins
@lyssaadkins

2. from
Coaching the Agile
Enterprise:
A Handbook for
Emerging Transformation Leaders, Change
Artists and Benevolent Trouble-Makers
©2011-13 Michael K. Spayd

3. Today
we’re
going to
talk
about
windows
©2013 Michael K. Spayd

4. AQAL
All Quadrants
All Levels
Ken
Wilber

5. The Integral Operating System (IOS)
INTEGRAL: “possessing everything
essential or significant; complete; whole.”
An integral approach incorporates
all of the essential perspectives,
schools of thought, and methods
into a unified, comprehensive and
accurate framework.
adapted from Brett Thomas, AQAL Elements Applied to Leadership
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
IOS & AQAL framework are based on the work of Ken Wilber and others

6. Collective vs. Individual
AQAL – The Four Quadrants
I
It
We
Its
Subjective vs. Objective
©2013 Michael K. Spayd

7. The Integral Operating System (IOS)
The Four Quadrants
EQ, leadership development,
personality profiles,
introspection, reflection, meditation,
solitude,
Window
self-awareness
Psychological
The “I” Perspective
The “I” Perspective
Corporate vision, mental
models analysis, stakeholder
consultation, diversity,
transformational change,
Window
culture management
Cultural
The “WE” Perspective
The “WE” Perspective
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
Scientific method, metrics,
analysis, observation, financial
controls, statistics, quality
programs, productivity
measurement, financial targets,
Window
product (singly)
The “IT” Perspective
The “IT” Perspective
Behavioral
Systems thinking, portfolio
analysis, strategic planning, trend
forecasting, empirical
management systems,
Window
lifecycle analysis
The “ITS” Perspective
The “ITS” Perspective
Systems
adapted from Brett Thomas, AQAL Elements Applied to Leadership

8. The Integral Operating System (IOS)
Integral Example from Medicine
-- treating depression -Psychotherapy
• introspective
• cognitive
Medications /
physical
treatments
“I”
“IT”
“WE”
“ITS”
• Available support
systems
• Support from family
• Prayer / good intentions
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
• Socioeconomic status
• Availability of
insurance, treatment
options

9. Applying IOS to Agile
Agile Approaches (and Biases)
Software Craftsmanship philosophy
Leadership Agility (Joiner)
The Leadership Circle (Anderson)
Professional Coaching (Co-active)
Focus on agile values
„Being‟ Agile!
Following a technical practice
Using the scientific method
Kanban (single team)
Agile behaviors / practices
“I”
“WE”
Schneider culture model
Collaborative culture
Systems Coaching / RSI™
Examining mental models
(Senge)
Having an Agile culture
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
“IT”
“ITS”
Scaled Agile Framework™
Beyond Budgeting
Kanban Portfolio System
“Systems Thinking”
Theory of Constraints
Holacracy

10. Collective vs. Individual
What’s Your Preference?
?
?
“I”
“WE”
?
“IT”
“ITS”
?
Subjective vs. Objective
©2013 Michael K. Spayd

11. Applying IOS to Agile
Integral Agile - Team View
Engaged
Individual
Agilists
Healthy
Practices &
Agile Behavior
“I”
“WE”
Team Spirit &
Complexity
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
Team
“IT”
“ITS”
Flow &
Delivery of
Business Value

12. Applying IOS to Agile
Integral Agile - Organizational View
Technological,
Scientific &
Behavioral
Leadership &
Engagement
“I”
“WE”
Culture &
Shared Vision
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
Org
“IT”
“ITS”
Organizational
Architecture

13. Applying IOS to Agile
Integral Agile – Evolving Complexity
Leadership &
Engagement
Culture &
Shared Vision
©2013 Michael K. Spayd
Technological,
Scientific &
Behavioral
Organizational
Architecture

14. Upgrade to the IOS
Secret Activation Code:
We
I
It
Its
Community Practice:
Cross-Window Conversations
©2013 Michael K. Spayd

15. fin