How Apollo 13 Proved the Power of Distributed LeadershipThe Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Sy Liebergot at NASA (source: NASA) Hello Reader, do you know the story of Apollo 13? Well, you might not know about the role distributed leadership played in saving the astronaut's lives… You might also wanna check out last week's article on Story Points, Velocity, and the Outdated View of Human Nature Now to Apollo 13: How Apollo 13 Proved the Power of Distributed Leadership April 13, 1970 Apollo 13 is gliding silently toward the moon when, suddenly, the…Read more
Story Points, Velocity, and the Outdated View of Human NatureThe Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, why is velocity still so abused and misunderstood? That‘s what today‘s article is about: Story Points, Velocity, and the Outdated View of Human Nature “How many story points do you complete per sprint?” “What’s your team’s velocity?” “Why isn’t it improving?” If you’ve heard these questions before, you know they’re usually well-intentioned – but built on a dangerous misunderstanding: the idea that velocity is a performance metric. It’s not. As…Read more
Does a 60-Hour Workweek Make You a Productivity Beast—or Just Burnt Out?The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, social media is full of demands for longer work hours. Sergey Brin demanding 60 hour work weeks, other billionaires pushing for even more, and politicians across the globe chiming in demanding to work more. Do they have a point? Let's check several studies today – and see what really boost productivity.But before we dive in, here are a few recent Agile Compass articles you don't want to miss: Why Laughter Is a Better Indicator than Velocity…Read more
Do low performers exist? Learn how labeling people is not the solution and actually exacerbates the problem.Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Sy Liebergot at NASA (source: NASA) Hello Reader, do you know the story of Apollo 13? Well, you might not know about the role distributed leadership played in saving the astronaut's lives… You might also wanna check out last week's article on Story Points, Velocity, and the Outdated View of Human Nature Now to Apollo 13: How Apollo 13 Proved the Power of Distributed Leadership April 13, 1970 Apollo 13 is gliding silently toward the moon when, suddenly, the…Read more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, why is velocity still so abused and misunderstood? That‘s what today‘s article is about: Story Points, Velocity, and the Outdated View of Human Nature “How many story points do you complete per sprint?” “What’s your team’s velocity?” “Why isn’t it improving?” If you’ve heard these questions before, you know they’re usually well-intentioned – but built on a dangerous misunderstanding: the idea that velocity is a performance metric. It’s not. As…Read more
Why do games in coaching work so well? What exactly makes them effective?Read more
Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches get this objection regularly from engineering teams. This week's article is about how to reply.Read more
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dictRead more
The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, social media is full of demands for longer work hours. Sergey Brin demanding 60 hour work weeks, other billionaires pushing for even more, and politicians across the globe chiming in demanding to work more. Do they have a point? Let's check several studies today – and see what really boost productivity.But before we dive in, here are a few recent Agile Compass articles you don't want to miss: Why Laughter Is a Better Indicator than Velocity…Read more
What about some laughter? Could this be a better metric than LOC, velocity & co?Read more
Does your product manager do what the customers tell them to do? They need to stop!Read more
is your team waiting for key decisions from management? Is progressed slowed by endless approval meetings?Read more
