We’ve Invested in Agile, Design Thinking, OKRs… So Why Aren’t We Seeing the Payoff?

It surprises me how many organizations I meet that already have smart people and modern methods in place, yet still struggle to reach their potential. Agile, design thinking, OKRs — these tools are everywhere. But tools alone don’t create change.

Real progress comes when methods are embedded into the culture, when cross-functional teams work in a shared way, and when leaders reinforce new practices through priorities and governance. Without that, even the best teams get stuck.