What is Agile?

Great question. If you’re asking me this, it already tells me a lot. Agile isn’t magic. It’s a set of tools and ways of thinking that help teams — and leaders — focus on delivery. Not quick and wild, but thoughtful and deliberate.

For me, Agile and Lean are about being mindful and deliberate in getting value into customers’ hands faster and better, while keeping them close enough to know you’re building what they actually want.

Why do I need you?

You might not. If everything flows smoothly, priorities are clear, and your teams deliver value without drama — keep doing what you’re doing.

But many small companies hit the same traps: too much work in progress, everything labelled priority one, long lead times, and no clear sense of what “done” looks like. That’s where I come in.

I won’t give you frameworks for the sake of it. I’ll give you honest feedback, targeted advice, and practical steps to help you deliver more of what matters — faster and with less noise.

What is Agile Second Opinion?

It’s a way for smaller businesses to get clear, experienced Agile advice without the cost of a full-time coach. You get targeted conversations, honest feedback, and practical steps that focus on delivery — not empty ceremonies.

How is this different from hiring an Agile coach full-time?

A full-time coach can be a fantastic way to drive long-term change, especially if the culture needs a reset. Agile Second Opinion is leaner: focused help when you need it, without the overhead. The difference is simple — I’m here to help you deliver, not enforce frameworks.

What kind of problems can you help with?

Typical ones include: work starting faster than it finishes, too many “priority ones”, long lead times because “done” isn’t clear, and teams chasing perfect instead of good enough. Whatever slows delivery, I’ll help you cut through it.

How does it work in practice?

We start with an initial call to understand your situation. From there, we’ll have focused conversations with the right people in your business. You’ll get straight answers and practical steps you can act on — no gimmicks, no buzzwords.

How much does it cost?

For pilot clients, you decide the value after the session and that’s what I’ll invoice. Longer term, you can buy blocks of time to draw down as needed. You’re paying for outcomes, not hours in a room.

Do I need to know Agile already?

No. You don’t need Scrum, Kanban, or any other framework. The focus is on delivery outcomes that matter for your business, not “Agile theatre.”

What types of companies benefit most?

Smaller businesses that don’t have the budget or need for a full-time coach, but still feel the pain of delivery slowing down. If you’re running lean, juggling priorities, and want clarity without ceremony, this service is for you.

What do we need to do to make this work?

You don’t need to know Agile, but you do need to:

• Be present and willing to engage

• Stay focused on outcomes, not theatre

• Encourage improvement and allow experimentation

• Make time to act on the advice

If those things are in place, Agile Second Opinion will make a real difference.

What’s the measure of success?

For you: less chaos, clearer priorities, smoother flow, and faster value to customers. For me: clients who say thanks, call me again, and recommend me to others.