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Martin Burns

Transformation Consultant at CA Inc (formerly Rally)

Previously: Leader of software delivery portfolios in large scale orgs.
Specialism: Transforming complex delivery organisations to be more Lean/Agile.
Mindset: Continuous Improvement Obsessive

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Latest posts by Martin Burns (see all)

Speaking at Lean Agile Scotland 2017 - August 18, 2017
Why Do Smart People Resist Positive Change? - May 23, 2017
Scaling Self Selection - December 27, 2016

Be Vulnerable
Hold Trust
And express Appreciation.Jean Tabaka

A Community of Thinkers

by Martin Burns | Jun 17, 2016 | Blog, Quotes

If I should happen to be a catalyst more than others, I consider that a tribute to those who have inspired me.

Systems Thinker Characteristics

by Martin Burns | Nov 6, 2015 | Lessons Learned, Quotes

Great definition of a Systems Thinker, from The Systems Thinking Playbook

I Am An Agitator

by Martin Burns | Oct 1, 2015 | Quotes

I’ve certainly long described myself as an activist. But an agitator? Well, yes, that too, I think.

Lean/Agile Values

by Martin Burns | Jun 25, 2015 | Patterns, Quotes

I have found a beautiful summary of the way I work with organisations, and the values I seek to amplify.

Reduce the law of least resistance – a little bit different approach to change management

by Håkan Lövén | Dec 9, 2014 | Lessons Learned, Recipes

So how can we handle others when we want them to change their behaviour? First and foremost, we should revise our approach.