The document discusses lessons that can be learned from Aikido and applied to building an agile organization. It covers the three stages of learning Aikido: Shu (learning basics), Ha (practice), and Ri (mastery). In Shu, one learns basic movements like sitting, standing, and locks through repetition. In Ha, one gains skill through practice with others in a safe environment. Ri involves lifelong commitment, as mastery has no end; even black belts have only begun. The mindset of courage, focus, commitment, respect, and openness is essential. An agile organization reflects these principles by embracing practitioner leadership, learning from each other, and accepting failure as part of the process of continuous improvement

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Marc Gong
19 March 2019
Build Agile Organization
Lessons Learned from 合气道（Aikido）

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Speaker – Marc Gong
Marc has 20 years of experiences in enterprise software
development, implementation and support. He had built
high performing technology teams and successfully led
various initiatives in innovation and transformation.
He is currently Director IT, APJ Practice lead for Agile /
DevOps transformation. He is globally nominated as
SAP Technology Ambassador
Customer Experience
Cloud
Agile
DevOps
Design Thinking
IT Service Management
Machine Learning
Scrum
Aikido
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Agenda
合气道 （Aikido）
学（Learn - Shu）
, 练（Practice - Ha）,
师 （Mastery - Ri）

4. 合气道 （Aikido）

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Background
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Aikido Founder
Osensei Morihei Ueshiba
ai – joining, unifying, combining, fitting
ki – spirit, energy, mood, morale
dō – way, path

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Principles
“The Way of the Warrior has been
misunderstood. It is not a means to kill
and destroy others. Those who seek to
compete and better one another are
making a terrible mistake. To smash,
injure, or destroy is the worst thing a
human being can do. The real Way of a
Warrior is to prevent such slaughter – it is
the Art of Peace, the power of love”
- Osensei Morihei Ueshiba
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morihei_Ueshiba

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Shu-Ha-Ri
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学（Learn-SHu）, 练（Practice-Ha）, 师 （Mastery-Ri）

8. 学（Learn-Shu）

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Beginning with Basics

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坐 （Sit）
Video

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站 （Stand）
Source

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Ikkyo
(First Lock)
Source

13. 练（Practice-Ha）,

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Knowledge ≠ Skill
Video： The Backwards Brain Bicycle

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First, Learn How to Fall
http://www.vancouverki.org/programs-aikido.php

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in a Safe Environment
http://www.masakokoro.com/images/bens_new_dojo_jan_13_2014.jpg

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Best Learning
is
from Each Other
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido

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Learning Together
In Aikido training, we learn from
everyone. We learn from the most
experience people, but we also learn
from new students. Everyone is
connected through the heart and
develops a mutual understanding. It is
important to create a place where that
can happen.
Linda Holiday
http://aikidoofmaine.com/aikido-a-martia-art-with-no-competition/

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Grading System
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20. 师 （Mastery-Ri）
Source: Link

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Black Belt - Only the beginning
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9 Months and 62 classes
9 Months and 70 classes
18 Months and 150 classes
30 Months and 240 classes
42 Months and 400 classes

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For Mastery, There is no end
Osensei Morihei Ueshiba
43 Years of Practice
Shihan Christian Tissier
57 Years of Practice
Shihan Philip Lee
48 years of Practice

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Mindset
心态 （Attitude of The Heart)
Source

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Source

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Courage first, techniques second

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Focus the arrow
Source

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Commitment to setbacks
Source

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Respect all
Source

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Openness
Source

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Open the Dojo
Source

31. Agile Organization

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师 Mastery
练 Practice学 Learn Basics
Source

33. Source

34. Contact information:
Marc Gong
Direct IT, Asia-Pacific and Japan Practice Lead
Agile and DevOps Competence Center
Thoughts?
Invitation to Connect
LinkedIn, Twitter

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Walk （走）
Video

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5 Trademark of Agile Organization

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Agile
Organizati
on
Practitione
r
Leadership
Learn
from
each
other
Embrac
e
Failure

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How long does it to learn the basics?
52 * 1 * 3 = 152 hours

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How to become first ever Olympic Gold for Singapore
69,467,639.66 Indian Rupees
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/older-wiser-faster
365 * 8 * 11.5 = 33,580 hours

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Follow The Rules
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