by Stephanie Lewis-Bennett | Jan 29, 2026 | Operations
The concept of agile was introduced to the worlds of software development and project management in early 2001 with the creation of the Agile Manifesto: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Working software over comprehensive documentation Customer...
by Stephanie Lewis-Bennett | Jan 27, 2026 | Fractional Leadership
For many, strategy may be the most misunderstood concept in business. Is it a business plan document? Is it a mission or vision statement? Is it a pitch deck? While you can record business strategy using these methods, none of them are actual strategies. A strategy...
by Stephanie Lewis-Bennett | Dec 27, 2025 | Fractional Leadership, Operations
I am a huge proponent of bringing business agility into companies, especially small- and medium-sized service businesses. Consider current events like the COVID-19 coronavirus, or previous events like the financial recession of the early 2010s. Service SMBs are often...
by Stephanie Lewis-Bennett | Dec 8, 2025 | Operations
In last week’s post, we touched on the massive impact coronavirus has had on the service industry and small business. Weeks later, the situation has escalated to a point where the landscape has changed dramatically. Working from home virtually has become the new...
by Stephanie Lewis-Bennett | Nov 13, 2025 | Operations
Sales processes, tools, and methodologies are ever-changing. Adopting agile for sales can have profound benefits for your team by providing them a framework to respond quickly to today’s dynamic customer needs. What Does Agile Mean? The term agile describes a...
