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Adam Mattis
Oct 1, 20205 min read
Must-Read Books for Every SAFe Consultant
Each time I present to an audience I am asked about the books I have read that most contributed to may of thinking and working. In the...
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Adam Mattis
Feb 13, 20202 min read
The only HR policy a company (should) need.
Through my years of work, research, and study within the realm of HR, I have come to the conclusion that nearly all HR policy exists to...
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Adam Mattis
Jan 22, 20207 min read
Leadership as a Service (LaaS)
As we begin to reimagine the paradigm of leadership, I would be remiss not to recognize the fantastic, well-intended people who have...
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Adam Mattis
Jan 10, 20204 min read
Ten Steps to Landing Change Well
Change is hard. For more than a decade, I’ve used that simple reminder to start every discovery and transformation engagement. Even with...
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Adam Mattis
Jan 9, 20205 min read
Building your tribe.
For years I have listened to Jordan Harbinger talk about the idea that you will rise to the level of the five people closest to you....
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Adam Mattis
Dec 11, 20192 min read
What I Read in 2019
In preparing to write this post, I have come to realize that I slacked in 2019 in terms of reading. My reading list is much shorter than...
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Adam Mattis
Nov 21, 20192 min read
Every Business is a Digital Business
For several years, I have been warning my clients that Digital Transformation was not optional. That, in the future, there would be two...
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Adam Mattis
Sep 9, 20193 min read
Objective Problem Solving
Often when something negative happens we are quick to formulate an idea about why “it” occurred. Unfortunately, our first thoughts are...
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Adam Mattis
May 21, 20194 min read
I can disrupt any industry in one quarter (the case for Business Agility.)
I rarely make audacious statements, but I promise that I (or anyone else with a fire burning deep in their soul) can disrupt any...
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Adam Mattis
Jan 14, 20194 min read
A Case for Change Management
In her book “Radical Candor” Kim Scott expertly illustrates the impact that change has on an organization. Kim describes how as the...
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Adam Mattis
Jan 8, 20192 min read
What I Read in 2018.
The question I am most often asked: “..what books do you recommend?” The answer is nearly endless. I even go as far as to say that there...
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Adam Mattis
Nov 27, 20185 min read
Does your organization lack vision? If so, it may be time to quit.
A Wall Street Journal headline caught my eye this morning: “GM Closings a Fresh Sign of Worry for Economy.” Two thoughts immediately...
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Adam Mattis
Nov 5, 20187 min read
BUREAUCRACY: Time of Death, 2018.
For those of us who work in Corporate America, Monday morning is the week’s greatest gift: a fresh start. The crucial conversations of...
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Adam Mattis
Oct 31, 20184 min read
Disband the Innovation Lab
It’s a crisp Wednesday morning as I walk down the hallway of another client intent on reinventing their offering and approach to customer...
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Adam Mattis
Oct 13, 20184 min read
4 Skills to Master for Promotion to Vice President
Generation X was sold the concept of the corporate ladder and career pathing. Unfortunately for these professionals, the idea of the...
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Adam Mattis
Oct 8, 20184 min read
8 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.
As a consultant, I am paid to know the answers. Though, that is not always the case. Sometimes I need to figure things out, and other...
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Adam Mattis
Jul 17, 20184 min read
10 Truths About Life as a Management Consultant
Management Consulting: The job that makes soon-to-be MBAs salivate. While the job provides fantastic opportunities and the work is...
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Adam Mattis
Jun 20, 20186 min read
10 Business Lessons Learned While Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is my favorite way to unwind and refocus following a long week with a client. Through years of enjoying the focused...
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Adam Mattis
Jun 6, 20186 min read
4 Evil (& 5 Good) Metrics
In a Lean environment, we embrace the philosophy of everyone measuring everything. In such a situation where measurement is encouraged,...
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Adam Mattis
Jun 5, 20185 min read
8 Tips to Become a Better Listener
We all know that we should listen more and talk less. We all know that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. We all know that we...
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