Culture Matters Have you ever wondered how agile methodologies, so common in Europe and the US, fare in vastly different cultural landscapes? Today, we're going through a fascinating journey to explore just that. In this episode, Joanna invited me to share my unique perspective on the agile landscape in my home country, contrasting it with his experiences working with teams in Central Europe. You might be surprised to learn that agile is not a widely adopted mindset or approach in Taiwan, often limited to some highly profitable industries like gaming, IT, semiconductor, and finance, and even within these, only a small group of people truly understand it. This is a challenge as "planting a rose in a desert," due to prevailing cultural norms such as top-down decision-making structures, a strong emphasis on harmony over direct conflict, and a general resistance to being changed by management**…**. I would get into how specific mindsets can even turn agile best practices into "bad practices" if not applied correctly. By the end of this conversation, you will gain insights into the cultural differences that shape agile adoption across the globe. You'll understand the significant differences in leadership styles, communication patterns, and teamwork approaches between Taiwan and Western countries, highlighting why certain agile practices might flourish in one context but struggle in another…. This episode will provide you with a thought-provoking perspective on adapting agile strategies to diverse cultural environments, equipping you with valuable knowledge for your own coaching journey Refer to the source video: https://youtu.be/SKZs36lVfZs?si=P0-5T25uP4hML9Cc Invitation | Consultancy Now I provide free, 1-1 online consulting service. If you have any agile related problems or project management issues, please reserve a web call with me. I would answer your questions as possible as I could. 👉 Book now: https://calendly.com/uragilecoach/consulting Follow me on other platforms for further updates. 🌟 Substack: https://reurl.cc/04G7yx 🌟 Youtube: https://reurl.cc/8D1x94 🌟 Medium: https://reurl.cc/eXxrnK 🌟 LinkedIn: https://ssur.cc/pgjLNGN 🌟 Podcast: https://reurl.cc/6N284V 🌟 Instagram: https://reurl.cc/8qGkZd -- Hosting provided by SoundOn