Gary Cohen is a renowned Principal Consultant at Practical Agility LLC, with over thirty years of experience in the software development industry. He has held various roles as a developer, manager, and executive across multiple vertical markets. Cohen specializes in introducing and cultivating agile thinking and cultural values, creating high-performing, self-organizing teams. He guides organizations in evolving their work processes through agile, lean, organizational design, and collaboration principles. Gary holds several agile certifications, including Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Team Facilitation, and Agile Coaching.
Gary Cohen's expertise extends beyond software development to organizational design and change management. He emphasizes the importance of aligning incentives, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and focusing on customer outcomes. Cohen advises leaders to create group goals, provide autonomy to product teams, and maintain strong customer relationships to drive better outcomes. He also addresses the increasing demand for rapid organizational changes and the potential impact of AI on product development, advocating for more fluid organizational structures. Through his work at Practical Agility, Gary helps organizations navigate these challenges and improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
