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Trusted business agility advisors - LitheSpeed supports organizations through premium Agile and Lean

A cadre of scrum trainers, agile team coaches, and enterprise agile consultants on a mission to transform workplaces into environments that promote self-management, continuous improvement, and high morale. We believe in learning cultures over ultimatums, custom solutions over a one-size-fits-all approach, and community over competition.

06/02/2026

What does enterprise agility really look like in the age of AI?

In our latest blog, we explore key lessons from Sanjiv Augustine’s Leadership in Flux podcast conversations with Lenka Pincot, Michael Carrel, and Jim Highsmith, covering adaptive leadership, human-centered transformation, and how organizations can thrive in an increasingly complex world.

As AI reshapes how organizations operate, agility is no longer just about frameworks and faster delivery. It’s about building organizations that can continuously learn, adapt, and deliver value.

Read the blog here: https://lithespeed.com/enterprise-agility-in-the-age-of-ai/

06/01/2026

What leadership style does your team need right now?

The answer may be different than it was six months ago, or even six weeks ago.

At the 2026 Global Agility + Innovation Summit, Chris Sims led an engaging workshop, "Adaptive Leadership for Successful Change," exploring how leaders can adapt their approach as organizations navigate transformation, uncertainty, and emerging technologies like AI.

Using Daniel Goleman's six leadership styles alongside the Satir Change Model, Chris challenged participants to think beyond one-size-fits-all leadership and consider how different approaches can help teams move through change more effectively.

Key insights from the session include:
🔹 Why adaptive leadership is critical in times of disruption
🔹 How different leadership styles support people at different stages of change
🔹 Practical ways to respond to evolving team and organizational needs
🔹 Strategies for leading with greater flexibility, empathy, and effectiveness

🎥 The workshop recording is now available to watch: https://youtu.be/fZjBJBorXTM

05/29/2026

May at LitheSpeed: Innovation, Community & Continuous Learning

May Highlights
🌍 Hosted our 3rd Annual Global Agility + Innovation Summit, bringing together industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore Adaptive Leadership in an AI-Driven World
https://agilityinnovationsummit.com/years-past/

🎤 Welcomed Mark Grove to our DC Lean + Agile Meetup for an engaging discussion on improving predictability through right-sizing work
https://youtu.be/648KKI_jAOw?si=vaZ9zYqWru9Cc-Xw

🤝 Connected with our Certified Agile VMO Trainers (ALA-CATs) through a hybrid gathering, strengthening our global community of Agile VMO practitioners and trainers

Looking Ahead to June
🤖 June 8–10: Join us for our new AI-Native Courses in collaboration with Outcomes360, designed to help leaders and teams thrive in the age of AI
https://lithespeed.com/ai-native-classes/

📅 June 6: DC Lean + Agile Meetup with Tom Gilb, sharing practical techniques for delivering measurable value and outcomes
https://www.meetup.com/dc-lean-agile/events/314339060/

💡 June 15: Launching our NEW AI for Product Discovery & Strategy Course, helping product leaders leverage AI to accelerate discovery, validate opportunities, and make better strategic decisions
https://lithespeed.com/ai-product-discovery-strategy/

05/28/2026

"Just because you can use AI everywhere doesn't mean you should."

That was one of the powerful themes explored by Amber Field during her session at the 2026 Global Agility + Innovation Summit, "The Intentional Leader's AI Playbook: Building Systems That Serve You."

As organizations race to adopt AI, Amber challenges leaders to pause and ask a more important question: How can we use AI in ways that align with our values, support our people, and advance our strategic goals?

In this insightful presentation, she shares practical approaches for:
✅ Evaluating AI opportunities through the lens of intentionality
✅ Creating guardrails that protect human judgment
✅ Building systems that amplify leadership
✅ Leading organizations through AI adoption with purpose and accountability

🎥 Watch the full recording: https://youtu.be/jUMUx0bU2HQ

05/27/2026

🎙️ Episode 8 of Leadership in Flux is now live!

In this episode, Sanjiv Augustine sits down with Michael Carrel, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Nationwide, for a conversation on technology leadership, enterprise transformation, and delivering business value in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Drawing on his experience leading technology strategy at one of the nation’s largest insurance and financial services organizations, Michael shares insights on how leaders can balance innovation with reliability, align technology investments to business outcomes, and build organizations capable of adapting to constant change.

At less than 25 minutes, it's the perfect leadership conversation for your lunch break, commute, or afternoon walk.

🎥 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/Va-uW5QoaxI

🎧 Listen Now:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-8-michael-carrel/id1837725319?i=1000769641969

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dl9WTuj7nXB9jyHXhgT12?si=c076468701e64d20

05/26/2026

What if the biggest challenge of the AI era isn't delivering faster, but making better decisions?

At the 2026 Global Agility + Innovation Summit, Jim Highsmith presented "Beyond Agile: Decision-Centric Management for the AI Era," a compelling look at how AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making, and organizational adaptability.

As AI accelerates recommendations, insights, and ex*****on, leaders must develop the judgment needed to navigate increasing complexity and risk. Jim introduces the concept of Judgment Architecture and explores why building organizational judgment muscle may be the key to thriving in an AI-driven future.

🎥 Watch the full recording now: https://youtu.be/cS_xv662Nfo

05/25/2026

At LitheSpeed, we are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our military heroes. Today, we stand united in gratitude, paying tribute to their legacy and commitment to our nation.

05/22/2026

Ready to rethink product discovery in the age of AI?

Join Sanjiv Augustine on June 15th for LitheSpeed’s AI for Product Discovery & Strategy course and learn how to leverage AI to uncover customer insights, validate opportunities faster, and make smarter product decisions with confidence.

In this interactive 3-hour session, you’ll explore practical ways to apply AI across the discovery and strategy lifecycle, from identifying customer pain points and generating ideas to prioritizing investments and shaping product direction.

Use the code SUMMER for $100 off early bird: https://lithespeed20.regfox.com/ai-for-product-discovery-strategy615

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your product strategy skills and discover how AI can accelerate smarter outcomes.

05/21/2026

🎥 Now Available on YouTube!

Watch Carlos Rojas’ session from the 2026 Global Agility + Innovation Summit:
“Building Reliable Agentic Systems Through Context Engineering and Guardrails.”

As organizations move beyond AI experimentation, the challenge becomes building systems that are not only intelligent but trustworthy, scalable, and reliable. In this insightful session, Carlos explores what it really takes to engineer enterprise-ready Agentic AI systems.

If you’re leading AI initiatives, exploring enterprise AI adoption, or trying to understand how to operationalize AI responsibly, this session is a must-watch.

Watch the recording now: https://youtu.be/OEG8ZckQSX4

05/20/2026

🎙️ Guess the Guest: Episode 8 of Leadership in Flux

Our next guest on Leadership in Flux has helped lead major enterprise transformations, advised executive teams, and navigated complexity at the highest levels of business and technology.

Clues:
▪️ This leader has deep experience in Agile transformation and organizational strategy
▪️ They’ve worked across large enterprises and high-impact initiatives
▪️ They’re passionate about helping organizations thrive in uncertainty and change
▪️ Their insights connect leadership, innovation, and the future of work

Think you know who it is? Drop your guesses in the comments below.

🎧 Catch up on previous episodes here: https://lithespeed.com/leadership_in_flux/

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