Eagan Rackley, the track host for the developer track at the Global Agile Summit, shares his leadership journey and insights on transforming conflict into opportunity.
Leadership is seen as a collaborative space for problem-solving, not control, according to Rackley, who emphasizes creating space for collaboration.
Empowering teams through permission and alignment helps gain buy-in and transform resistance into engagement and ownership.
Cross-functional teams can align by establishing shared purpose, desired outcomes, and respecting different perspectives.
Conflict is viewed as valuable information that provides clarity and highlights areas needing attention, promoting problem-solving together.
Effective influence comes from building trust first, not demonstrating knowledge, as emphasized by Rackley in leading without authority.
Resources recommended for deepening leadership skills include books like 'Management 3.0' and 'Agile Retrospectives,' and the 'Change by Attraction' podcast.
The Global Agile Summit offers a transformative environment where perspective shifts can happen, inspiring real-world Agile success stories.
Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, from May 18th - 20th, 2025, will provide practical strategies for impact and encourage becoming a Pragmatic Innovator.
Eagan Rackley, a seasoned software engineer and Agile leader, excels in building collaborative teams, driving innovation, and transforming conflict into opportunity.