Lead from the Heart
I lead from the heart, not from the brain. Which according to a Fastcompany article, which includes some great research conducted by the Institute of HeartMath,…
Tag: agile
Agile Can Be Difficult to Adopt – 5 Things to Consider
Agile has been all the rage in software development for many years now. Its popularity exists mostly among smaller teams that iterate quickly and release…
Culture is What People Care About
Are you a consultant, agile coach, or employee of a company? Lol. That’s all of you! Here’s the hard truth: You are not as effective as…
Introduction to the Product Owner in Scrum
The complete introduction to the Product Owner in Scrum! - A must read for any PO!
Becoming an Agile Coach – Effective Communication Techniques
Becoming an agile coach means learning to communicate effectively with your clients!
Agile – Preparing to Make it Work for Your Organization – From Agile Practitioners
Preparing your organization for Agile? Hear from the best.
Frequently Asked Questions on the ScrumMaster Career Path
Frequently asked questions on ScrumMaster career paths!
FAQ on Most Common ScrumMaster Questions for Management
Frequently asked questions about the ScrumMaster role for Management!
History of Agile – The Influencers and Drivers of the Agile Movement
Know the history of Agile and you'll understand why men and women are still uncovering better ways of building software!
Three Reasons Why Virtual Agile Training Is Right for You, Right Now.
Not so long ago, Agile classes such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) could only be delivered in a face-to-face, in-person…
What You Need to Know About Cynefin
What you need to know about Cynefin and the 4 types of problems you can encounter!
The Three Jobs of Agile Management (Part 4)
Tip 4 – Use the Agile Management Canvas as a guide to Agile adoption or transformation. After explaining the basics of the model (three jobs, two…
The Three Jobs of Agile Management (Part 3)
Tip 3 – use the full Agile Management Canvas to see the larger system of management when trying to address challenges. If we take the…
The Three Jobs of Agile Management (Part 2)
Tip 2: Use the jobs and the two sides to identify areas that may be out of balance in your organization. As an example, I’ll…
Top 5 Ways to Maximize Learning in Virtual Classes
I’ve discovered that the people who get the most out of training do these 5 things. Here are some key tips to maximize learning in a virtual environ…
The Magic of 1-Day Sprints
How long should your sprints be? Generally, 1-2 weeks, with a preference towards a shorter sprint. But that’s not what I’m writing about today. I…
Three Categories of Infrastructure Work (and why you don’t need it all right now)
I encourage my clients to find and focus on the core value of whatever they’re creating. What is it that doesn’t yet exist in the…
What Is Agile Methodology and How Does It Work?
What is Agile methodology? Well, Agile is not exactly a methodology. Technically, Agile is a set of values and principles. Agile can also be thought…
Story Splitting Poster Now Available in Portuguese
Working in small increments of value—good user stories—is the key habit that makes the rest of Agile Software Development work. But people everywhere struggle to…