Agile Greece Summit - Closing Keynote - Day #2 - Linda Rising
Embark on a journey with Linda Rising as she explores the dynamics of resistance within organizations and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Key themes include:
Understanding Resistance: Dive into the nature of resistance to change, recognizing it as a natural response with psychological underpinnings.
Patterns of Change: Discover how applying specific patterns can facilitate change, creating a supportive environment for transformation.
Creating Safe Spaces: Learn techniques for fostering a culture of trust and open communication, essential for addressing resistance effectively.
Engaging Stakeholders: Understand the importance of involving stakeholders in the change process to gain insights and foster ownership.
Continuous Improvement: Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, viewing resistance as an opportunity for learning and growth.
Valuable for leaders, managers, and Agile practitioners, Rising’s insights provide a framework for navigating resistance and building a resilient, adaptive organizational culture.
Speaker Bio
Linda Risingis an internationally recognized author and speaker known for her work on patterns, retrospectives, Agile development approaches, and organizational change. With a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, she has extensive experience in both academia and industry, including roles in telecommunications and avionics. As the founder of Linda Rising LLC, she trains organizations to embrace change fearlessly. Her contributions to the field have established her as a thought leader in Agile methodologies and change management.