From Command-and-Control to Self-Management: Transforming Team Dynamics in Agile EnvironmentsThe Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, one aspect of agility is to transition from a command-and-control management style to servant leadership and self-managing teams. But this transition can be hard – for managers as well as workers. Today I want to invite you to explore how we can guide and smoothen this transition in the article below. Upgrade now for the full experience of the Agile Compass: 🔝 Upgrade to paid From Command-and-Control to Self-Management: Transforming Team…Read more
An agile Christmas story 🎄The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, it's the holiday season 🎄 This week I have an agile Christmas story for you 🤩 But before we start: I wrapped a little 🎁 for you to put under your own tree: Get the agile games collection for € 10 off now. Got the games collection? Great! Then grab a cup of hot chocolate now and follow me into the land of an agile Christmas tale… Santa’s Agile Christmas Chaos: A Holiday Tale of Misdirected Merriment The North Pole’s New “Transformation” ’Twas the…Read more
Pass this on: Debunking Common Myths About AgileThe Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, today I want to give you an article to share. Pass it on to any colleague who might still believe in some of the big agile myths. Help them understand. It might make your work towards true agility a bit easier. Here we go: Debunking Common Myths About Agile If you’ve spent any time in the world of agility, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of myths. Despite its widespread adoption, agile remains one of the most misunderstood approaches…Read more
Break the Task Trap: How Problem-Focused Requirements Drive SuccessThe Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, last week we talked about how some organizations abuse transparency and cripple agility. This week we look at the way we define product requirements – and how that drastically affects the outcome! Thank you for reading the free edition of The Agile Compass! Ever thought to upgrade? Premium subscribers improve their knowledge and skills faster by getting direct answers from me in our Discord community, connecting with fellow agile minds, and…Read more
Stop Turning Transparency into a Management Weapon!The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Stop Turning Transparency into a Management Weapon! Too often we're faced with a misunderstanding of transparency in agility. And this leads to employees fearing the agile transformations that were supposed to empower them. Let's fix this. Hello Reader, in my recent articles I talked a lot about facilitation techniques for scrum masters and agile coaches. But this week I want to go back to a topic concerning all agile practitioners and agile minds: The…Read more
13 Simple Hacks to Improve Your Agile Trainings Right NowThe Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, I have some hands-on hacks for your next training or workshop this week! By the way, if you're new to the Agile Compass, might have missed these recent articles: The Hidden Flaw in Your Agile Transformation: It’s Not What You Think! Is Scrum anti-agile because it can’t be changed? The Surprising Way Daily Stand-Ups Foster Deep Work And now, check out these tips to improve your next training or workshop: 13 Simple Hacks to Improve Your Agile…Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, one aspect of agility is to transition from a command-and-control management style to servant leadership and self-managing teams. But this transition can be hard – for managers as well as workers. Today I want to invite you to explore how we can guide and smoothen this transition in the article below. Upgrade now for the full experience of the Agile Compass: 🔝 Upgrade to paid From Command-and-Control to Self-Management: Transforming Team…Read more
Which dangerous best practices to avoid in agility?Read more
The role of a Scrum Master is often misunderstood. There’s a lot of confusion about what they should—and shouldn’t—doRead more
As the year winds down, here’s a thought: Are we celebrating the right kind of success?Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, it's the holiday season 🎄 This week I have an agile Christmas story for you 🤩 But before we start: I wrapped a little 🎁 for you to put under your own tree: Get the agile games collection for € 10 off now. Got the games collection? Great! Then grab a cup of hot chocolate now and follow me into the land of an agile Christmas tale… Santa’s Agile Christmas Chaos: A Holiday Tale of Misdirected Merriment The North Pole’s New “Transformation” ’Twas the…Read more
Does limiting work-in-progress (WIP) sound counter-intuitive to you? You’re not alone.Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, today I want to give you an article to share. Pass it on to any colleague who might still believe in some of the big agile myths. Help them understand. It might make your work towards true agility a bit easier. Here we go: Debunking Common Myths About Agile If you’ve spent any time in the world of agility, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of myths. Despite its widespread adoption, agile remains one of the most misunderstood approaches…Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, last week we talked about how some organizations abuse transparency and cripple agility. This week we look at the way we define product requirements – and how that drastically affects the outcome! Thank you for reading the free edition of The Agile Compass! Ever thought to upgrade? Premium subscribers improve their knowledge and skills faster by getting direct answers from me in our Discord community, connecting with fellow agile minds, and…Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Stop Turning Transparency into a Management Weapon! Too often we're faced with a misunderstanding of transparency in agility. And this leads to employees fearing the agile transformations that were supposed to empower them. Let's fix this. Hello Reader, in my recent articles I talked a lot about facilitation techniques for scrum masters and agile coaches. But this week I want to go back to a topic concerning all agile practitioners and agile minds: The…Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, I have some hands-on hacks for your next training or workshop this week! By the way, if you're new to the Agile Compass, might have missed these recent articles: The Hidden Flaw in Your Agile Transformation: It’s Not What You Think! Is Scrum anti-agile because it can’t be changed? The Surprising Way Daily Stand-Ups Foster Deep Work And now, check out these tips to improve your next training or workshop: 13 Simple Hacks to Improve Your Agile…Read more
