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OKRs vs KPIs: When to Use Each (And How to Connect Them)
OKRs drive change. KPIs monitor health. Learn when to use each, how to connect them, and why the best organisations use both.

Hybrid Delivery Models in 2026: When Agile Alone Isn't Enough
Hybrid delivery is the dominant model in 2026. Learn when to blend agile with traditional governance, how to do it without losing agility, and why the best teams have stopped arguing about frameworks.
Agile Lessons From The Kitchen
"The Bear" meets agile methodology. McKenna Agile Consultant finds surprising connections between the Chicago
Being Agile in Practice – Part 1: Healthy Backlogs
If you don't have a clear, well-formulated backlog of work, you’ll likely end up with a whole host of challenges. L
Being Agile in Practice – Part 2: Stable Teams
Stable teams are needed to execute the work that you’ve identified. Committing to this stability is the key to achieving
Being Agile in Practice – Part 3: Deliver Often
The ultimate goal of any development team is to deliver value to their customers. With that in mind, what’s stopping so
Being Agile in Practice – Part 4: Technical Excellence
Part 4 of our Being Agile in Practice series focuses on Technical Excellence. Nick McKenna shares his expertise and top
Being Agile in Practice – Part 5: Speed to Decision
In part 5 of our Being Agile in Practice series, we share some tips and tools that agile leaders can implement today to
Being Agile in Practice – Part 6: Mastering Agile in Practice
Here's the final instalment of our Being Agile in Practice series. Take a look at this post for all of our top tips
Powering Change with the Scarf Model Change Management and User Personas in SAFe LPM | McKenna Agile Consultants
We combine David Rock's SCARF model with user personas for SAFe LPM change management. Learn people-centric approac
Streamlining PI Planning in FMCG Manufacturing
Discover insights from our Toronto PI Planning event with a global FMCG company. Business-focused planning across all pl
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