How do I make agile values stick after the workshop?
One great way to make agile values stick after the workshop is by creating emotionally memorable experiences that people practice together, remember later, and recognize in thei...
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What are the best interactive exercises for agile leadership workshops?
The best interactive exercises for agile leadership workshops are short, experiential games that mirror real leadership challenges and can be debriefed into concrete workplace b...
Are Your Most Respected Practices Now Your Greatest Risk?
Why old rituals won’t protect you—and how to outgrow your sword worship.A samurai in his armour in the 1860s. Hand-colored photograph by Felice BeatoImagine a world shaped...
One Game. One Lesson. A Lifetime of Impact.
Why Games in Coaching Work So Well““Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin” About 15 years ago, I had a learning experienc...
How to Respond When Teams Say Their Work Doesn’t Fit a Fixed Sprint
““Working against hard deadlines—as opposed to continuing until the task feels complete—is the classic engineering approach.” – Mary Poppendieck” Scrum Masters and Agile Coach...
Want High-Performing Teams? Focus on Motivation That Lasts
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict Access this content wi...
Better Feedback, Stronger Teams: The Magic of Wise Crowds
Collaboration across departments? Here is a way to do it! Access this content with a premium subscription This post is only available to premium subscribers. Join today to ...
Agile Transformations Fail in Isolation—Here’s How to Make Them Thrive
Have you ever watched a massive organization try to “go Agile” only to see it fizzle out faster than you can say scrum master? Maybe you’ve witnessed leadership sending teams of...
Self-Managing Teams: The Competitive Edge Your Organization Needs
Many organizations are finding that traditional management styles no longer meet the demands of today’s business challenges. Organizations striving for agility are discovering t...
Forget These 5 Dangerous Best Practices in Agile!
Ah, best practices—the golden ticket to success, right? If you’re an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, leader, or anyone on an agile team, you’ve probably encountered this phrase count...
Pass this on: 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 misunderst...
13 Simple Hacks to Improve Your Agile Trainings Right Now
If you’re an agile coach, scrum master, or consultant, you know that delivering effective agile training isn’t just about flipping through slides—it’s about creating an engaging...
Improve Workshops and Retrospectives with 1-2-4-All
Enhancing workshops with the liberating structure 1-2-4-All As agile coaches and scrum masters, facilitating workshops that engage everyone can be a challenging task. You aim ...
How to give feedback that works
How to actually change behavior with feedback: make it sincere, specific, and selective. Learn how in this article. Access this content with a premium subscription This pos...
Slow Down to Speed Up: Why Observation is the Secret Weapon of Successful Agile Coaching
Observe Before You Advise: The Secret to Smarter Agile Coaching with Chesterton’s Fence. In agile coaching, it’s tempting to dive in headfirst—implementing new frameworks, reor...