Why are we stuck in the Feature Factory? Agile Theater vs. True Agility

Ok, so we hopefully established the potential of shifting from a feature factory towards a product-oriented organization. To start that shift, let’s explore why so many organizations are stuck in the feature factory (or even struggle to get to it...)In this episode, I explore one of the main villains in the product and agile landscape - the theater:* Introduction to the concept of “Agile Theater” or “Product Theater”* Exploration of how organizations adopt agile terminology without true transformation* Challenges in transitioning from traditional roles to agile roles* The disconnect between adopting agile concepts and truly empowering teams* How Agile Theater contributes to maintaining a feature factory mentality​Check out the Product Organization Scorecard, which can help you assess where you stand on the path from Theater to Factory to Product Lab.​About the Navigating the Product Operating Model Landscape Audio SeriesWhat You’ll Learn:* Why Agile Feature Factories Fail—and What to Do About It* Assessing Your Current Operating Model—Are You Stuck in Projects?* Principles of Effective Product Operating Models* When does a Product Operating Model make sense?* Making It Real: Mapping Your Trail Toward TransformationSubscribe to the free audio mini course here: https://yuvalyeret.com/from-buzzwords-to-clarity-product-operating-model-audio-mini-course/This is for you if you’re:* A Head of Product, Technology, Engineering, or Product Ops, trying to apply or scale product-led practices* Tired of theory or comprehensive perspective frameworks and hungry for real-world strategies that work* Too busy to sit down for training or even watch a video “masterclass” (Webinar in disguise…) and prefer to consume audio podcasts.* Not a fan of 6-figure, inspiring slide decks left behind by expensive consulting firms and product experts.Need help navigating the product transformation landscape? https://yuvalyeret.com/work-with-me/figure-out-your-product-operating-model-strategy/Interested in more of my insights on the Product world? https://yuvalyeret.com/category/blog/product/ To hear more, visit yuvalyeret.substack.com