Nice guys finish last – or do they? Discover how kindness and empathetic leadership led to the rapid construction of the Empire State Building—and why putting people first can be the key to winning at work. Hello Reader, today we will talk about people again. Because leadership and agility are more about people than about processes, organizations or frameworks.Here are a few other articles that also focus on the human aspect: How to overcome resistance to…
We’ve all been there: Trying to figure out what really gets people moving, what truly makes them tick. And if you’re like most people, you might think it’s all about money, promotions, or perks ???️. But here’s the kicker: those things don’t work in the long run ?. Shocking, right?
Psychological safety and how we can measure it. Think of the best team you’ve ever been part of. What made it stand out? Was it the easy way everyone shared ideas, or maybe the comfort of speaking up without fear of…
Agile through the world of sports ⚽️: A valuable lesson about perception and culture. Assuming Positive Intent: The Secret Sauce in the agile Playbook.
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…
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.
Psychological safety is crucial for high-performing teams. If you want innovation and self-management, learn to create psychological safety
A hybrid agile/waterfall organization should NOT be your goal. An agile/waterfall hybrid is a temporary state that exists during transformations. It‘s not the state you‘re aiming for. Agility and waterfall come with different values and beliefs. You cannot simply...
These are NOT what makes you agile. ? The grass is always greener on the other side. Debating whether scrum or kanban or something else is better will not get you anywhere. Sure, some are a better fit for certain circumstances; but if you arent‘t agile, neither choice...
Take responsibility for your own productive time! Agility is about autonomy. Autonomy means you‘re responsible for your time. Sitting through meetings just because somebody invited you is not a responsible use of your time. ? Have the courage to decline meeting...