Aug 25, 2024 | Coaching, Scrum Master, Transformation
In agile coaching, it’s tempting to dive in headfirst—implementing new frameworks, reorganizing teams, and scrapping old processes that seem inefficient. But what if I told you that charging ahead without fully understanding the existing systems could actually do more harm than good?
Jul 7, 2024 | Agile Values, Leadership, Mindset, Scrum Master, Transformation
Agile coaches often face the challenge of nurturing trust and openness within teams. The Personal History Exercise, as presented by Patrick Lencioni in “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team”, offers a practical and effective approach to initiating this journey.
May 5, 2024 | Budgeting, Innovation, Leadership, Meme, Transformation
How agile can you be, if your budgeting process is still stuck in waterfall land? Sadly, many agile transformations are stopped in their tracks by the budgeting process. In order to fund a “project” (hint: it’s most often actually a product...
Mar 14, 2024 | Agile Values, Leadership, Mindset, Transformation
The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], this week’s topic is extrinsic motivation and bonuses. But first let me welcome a bunch of new readers hopping over from my “Life of Scrum Master” newsletter. I’m so happy this newsletter is growing and delivering value to all of you 😃. Here is what you might have missed in the last couple of weeks: The Manifesto Most Organizations Live By Overcoming Resistance To Change In Agile Transformations The Overlooked Management…
Mar 7, 2024 | Agile Values, Mindset, Organization, Transformation
Ah, the hallowed halls of traditional management, where the air is thick with the scent of printed reports and the sound of keyboards clacking away into oblivion.
Feb 29, 2024 | Coaching, Leadership, Scrum Master, Transformation
Tuckman’s stages of group development help us to coach agile teams at different stages of their development.