Yes, and how to do it?
How many times in my career have I heard my colleagues or managers say: Yes, but we don’t have the time… Yes, but it’s too expensive… Yes, but it’s impossible… These two little words: Yes and But are formidable. They hinder the entrepreneurial spirit and invalidate the initiative of the people around us. So … Continued
Product vs Project: A High-Impact Mindset Shift
Product management has become one of the hottest topics in many organizations. But, is it really so different from project management? The simple answer is yes. And the difference is fundamental, because the nature of projects and products could not be more different. The more an organization adopts a product-driven mindset, the more agility … Continued
Pyxis, first in Canada, to offer the new Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) training from Scrum.org
This fall, Pyxis will open a brand new interactive course: the Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) training, whose objective is to develop facilitation skills to improve team dynamics and optimize results. This is the first training of its kind in Canada. Will you be among the first to register? What is the PSFS training? This … Continued
Agile transformation: how to identify the key role and choose the right people
Disclaimer: this text is inspired in part by the article from Harvard Business Review, source identified at the end of the text. Nowadays, agile methodology is well known and used broadly throughout organizations. However, claiming to be agile and actually being it are two different things. In fact, according to the HBR article that reports … Continued
Facilitation is everyone’s business!
Spoiler Alert! Facilitation is for everyone, whether you are in marketing, communication, human resources or finance, all departments of the organization would benefit from this kind of training. Here’s a look back at a rich learning experience that made me a better person.Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in three facilitation courses offered by … Continued
A new director in the Pyxis training center
Mathieu Hétu joins Pyxis as director of the training center. Mathieu will be in charge of developing and executing a growth strategy for the next few years and developing the training potential in order to meet the increasingly varied and specific needs of companies and individuals. About Mathieu Hétu: Trained as a developer, Mathieu … Continued
What do urban planning and digital transformation have in common?
The evolution and sustainability of a company often requires a digital transformation. But how do you manage such a project while dealing with the problems encountered with aging technology, carry out day-to-day operations and review the company’s structure and infrastructure? This kind of challenge is often compared to the analogy of fixing the plane in … Continued
Towards new explorations and new challenges: the Pyxis story from 2015 to 2021
Around 2014- 2015, the story of Pyxis is quite peculiar. True to form, Pyxis continued its exploration of innovative organizational models, heavily influenced by the beliefs of its leaders. Here are some highlights of its history from 2015 to today: Pyxis and startups (2015 to 2018) Since its inception, Pyxis has always invested … Continued
Bell renews its agreement with Pyxis to train its employees
We are very pleased to renew our agreement with one of our most loyal clients. Since 2017, Bell trusts Pyxis and our expertise in agility to train their employees. Sharing the same values of agility, Pyxis offers a multitude of training courses as well as new courses including the Kanban method and facilitation. You want … Continued
The expansion of Pyxis: from 2010 to 2015
While Pyxis had experienced significant revenue growth in recent years, in 2011 the company faced heavy internal challenges that led to a major restructuring. This marked a difficult period in the history of the company that still leaves vivid memories in the minds of employees. — Did you know? In May 2011, the idea of … Continued