Agility at Scale - A Meeting of Mindsets

Explore the intersection of digital product thinking and industrial mindset in this 39-minute conference talk from GOTOpia November 2020. Discover how combining these two approaches is crucial for achieving agility at scale. Learn about the profound shift from industrial to digital product thinking, and understand why tools and structures supporting one often hinder the other. Delve into the concepts of autonomy and alignment, and gain pragmatic advice on implementing these ideas in your organization. Follow along as Anna Urbaniak and Daniel Terhorst-North discuss the challenges of scaling agile practices, the importance of balancing different mindsets, and strategies for fostering autonomy while maintaining alignment. Gain insights into new habits introduced by digital product thinking, the clashes with traditional industrial practices, and how to navigate these conflicts. Understand the concept of autonomy liquidity and its significance in modern organizational structures. Conclude with practical steps for getting started on your journey towards agility at scale.

Intro
Part 1: A tale of two mindsets
Digital product mindset vs. industrial mindset
Digital product mindset introduces new habits
Industrial habits clash with digital product mindset
Agility at scale requires both mindsets
Part 2: Autonomy with alignment
Alignment
Autonomy
Autonomy liquidity
We need both autonomy and alignment
Getting started