Gemisode

A Gemisode® Series – Part II Once celebrated for its flexibility and adaptability, we opened Part I of this series by asking whether Agile is showing signs of cracking under its own weight. In other words: Has the movement become too rigid to serve the needs of teams and businesses today? And if so, what […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I First introduced in 2001, the Agile Manifesto—authored by 17 software practitioners and guided by four values and twelve principles—was about defining core values and principles for software development, prioritizing flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability. Over two decades later, the methodology continues to significantly shape the business world as its adoption […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II Women are judged regardless of their actions, so our belief is that you might as well go ahead and ask for what you need, want, and, let’s be frank, very often already deserve. In Part I, we got real about  the double standards women face in the workplace and […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I In the workplace, it’s no secret that women often face different expectations and challenges compared to their male counterparts. These double standards not only affect their day-to-day experiences but also their opportunities for advancement and compensation. Despite contributing significantly to their organizations, women are often judged on subjective criteria […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II In part I of this Gemisode, we introduced the term intersectionality, coined by legal scholar, educator, and activist Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. We also shared our perspective on the impact of failing to address and educate people on the realities of the human experience. Now it’s time to […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I It’s June, which means another month of highlighting and bringing awareness to various causes has arrived. This month, in addition to Pride, which celebrates and recognizes the contributions of members of the LGBTQ+ community, we also focus on Men’s Health, which seeks to bring attention to the unique health […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II As we continue our exploration of equity in the workplace, it’s important that we outline actionable steps that leaders, organizations, and society at large can take to address the challenges highlighted in Part I, foster more inclusive environments, and ensure that both current and future generations of women are […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I It’s officially Women’s History Month in the USA, and with International Women’s Day (March 8th) just around the corner, there is no better time to reflect on the experiences of women in the workplace and the critical role that organizations, leaders, and individuals play in championing support and creating […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part II In Part I of this Gemisode, we introduced the concepts of authenticity and social consciousness as fundamental forces reshaping business leadership. Now, it’s time to take a closer look at how these principles are actively put into practice, influencing various aspects of the business world. Accountability and Social Consciousness […]

A Gemisode® Series – Part I If you’ve been keeping up with the headlines, you may have noticed that leadership is undergoing a profound transformation, specifically what is expected of those in leadership positions.  Gone are the days when leadership was solely about authority and profit margins; instead, authenticity and social consciousness have emerged as […]