Freeing the Frozen Middle: Agile Leadership & The AI-Powered Author

## Freeing the Frozen Middle: Agile Leadership & The AI-Powered Author

We're thrilled to host Don Ewart, a world-class enterprise Agile Coach and author, as he discusses his new book, Leading in the Agile Enterprise: Freeing the Frozen Middle.

This session is essential for anyone involved in large-scale change—from senior developers and IT managers focused on delivery, to Agile enthusiasts and coaches seeking to drive new models for management empowerment.

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### The Premise: Why Transformations Fail

We've all seen the statistics: Agile transformations often fail or stall at the middle management layer. It’s not because managers are unwilling; it's because they've been left in a state of professional purgatory—expected to implement new models like Servant Leadership without a clear, redefined role or the necessary guidance.
Don will lay out the rationale behind this "Frozen Middle" phenomenon and present a compelling case for why this layer of leadership is, in fact, the key to scaling business agility.
He'll provide a deep dive into the book's content, focusing on the journey from an overwhelmed manager to a truly indispensable leader:

• Dismantling Dangerous Illusions: We'll expose the common myths—from "Agile is for teams" to "We use Jira so we're Agile now"—that keep organisations stuck and managers frustrated.
• The New Identity: Learn the blueprint for becoming an Architect of Value and an Enabler of Flow—shifting your focus from merely managing busy tasks to truly leading people and optimising the entire system for customer value.
• Real Impact: Discover the new leadership skills you need to remove yourself as the bottleneck and gain the authority to focus on strategic work that truly impacts the business.

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### The AI Tech Hook: Idea to Publication in 3 Months

For our AI enthusiasts and senior developers, Don will also provide a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the publishing process for Freeing the Frozen Middle.
As his first published work, Don will share a pragmatic case study on leveraging advanced AI tools to move from a raw book idea to a professionally published, zero-cost book in just three months. He'll discuss the tools, the process, and the ethical guardrails used to accelerate content creation and editing, demonstrating how modern technology can rapidly democratise the publishing industry.
Join us for a dynamic session that delivers critical insights into both organizational agility and cutting-edge content creation. You won't want to miss it!

see you there,

Don