Jenni Jepsen Agile Leadership

In this insightful episode of the Agile Leadership Podcast, Laurens speaks with Jenni Jepsen, an expert in change management and agile leadership. Jenni shares her unique journey into the agile world, her collaboration with renowned leaders, and her book on creating ownership through leadership.
Key Points Discussed:
Agile Journey: Jenni recounts how a chance encounter and invitation from agile guru Pollyanna Pixton in 2006 sparked her agile journey. Despite initially knowing little about agile methodologies, her expertise has grown significantly over the years.
Expertise in Agile: With a strong foundation in leadership and communication, Jenni discusses how agile principles have transcended the software realm to impact various business sectors. Her approach focuses on principles over methodologies.
Collaborative Leadership: Jenni emphasizes the importance of intent-based leadership and creating environments that foster ownership and engagement.
Online Adaptation: The shift to online work due to COVID-19 challenged Jenni to overcome her biases towards face-to-face interaction, adapting new tools and methods to maintain effective communication and training.
Jenni's story illustrates a profound journey through the agile landscape, highlighting her evolution from novice to expert. Her experiences underline the adaptability and continuous learning necessary to thrive in agile leadership.
Connect with Jenni through Go Agile's website to explore her work and insights further.
Also, get her book!
https://www.amazon.com/TOGETHER-leaders-involve-engage-people-ebook/dp/B08P9TQZHT