Cynefin-Framework as a Guide to Agile Leadership

The Cynefin framework is used to provide a compass for decision makers and business experts to better assess a situation or problem and derive appropriate actions from this assessment. An important aspect is the choice of the right method or framework. The author, a successful project manager for several decades, relates the findings of the Cynefin framework to the introduction and implementation of agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. Charles E. Stuart points out that not every method fits every task to the same extent and that it makes sense to choose the right approaches – instead of using a general standard that always fits halfway. As a basis for a suitable decision, he offers an introduction to agility and the importance of agile working for companies and organizations. It enables managers to use effective approaches and thus to implement successful and low-risk projects.