Private Equity Funcast: The Agility Ecosystem

I’ve been an avid listener of the Private Equity Funcast for a while. I find the Private/Growth Equity space fascinating: there are lots of potential synergies with my agility practice, interesting conversations, and exciting opportunities. On the Funcast, ParkerGale partners Jim, Devin, Paul, and their guests share their culture-oriented perspective and approach.

True to the name, I had lots of fun discussing the Agile/Agility ecosystem, especially in the context of middle-market private equity portfolio companies with Jim Milbery (a Partner at the firm). I was pleasantly surprised with how much Jim knows about Agile and Agility so we could dive right into what we’re both seeing in the trenches - comparing notes and ideas and riffing off each other.

Some topics we covered -

• The importance of principle-driven agility over rigid adherence to frameworks.

• Leveraging agility in various industries, organizational functions, and broader business operations

• “Agile Theater,” where companies follow agile rules without understanding the process.

• OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as strategic guides rather than rigid metrics.

• The unique position of private equity firms and consultants in driving agile transformations through pragmatic, principle-based solutions.

I hope you enjoy this episode at least as much as I did recording it - and consider subscribing.

PS For more on agility in private equity check out my article on Agility, Evidence-based Management and their role in improving returns in the Private Equity space