How To Demo The Backend In An Agile Way?

How To Demo The Backend In An Agile Way?

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, a common question I get: How do we demo virtual deliverables in the Sprint Review or System Demo? If we only have a backend or a library to show, how can we best do it? Let me give a few tips in this week’s article. But before we dive in, here are other interesting articles that you might have missed in the last couple of weeks: Assuming Positive Intent – learning from the world of soccer ⚽️ (a premium article) Why You Shouldn’t Assign Team…

Assuming Positive Intent: The secret sauce in the agile playbook ⚽️

Assuming Positive Intent: The secret sauce in the agile playbook ⚽️

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, last week we explored whether extrinsic motivation really kills intrinsic motivation. This week’s article comes from the world of sports ⚽️ and teaches us a valuable lesson about perception and culture. Assuming Positive Intent: The Secret Sauce in the Agile Playbook 🎧 Listen to this article (read by Matthias) In the realm of professional soccer, a 2005 study titled “Action bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicks”…

Is Extrinsic Motivation Really That Bad? Understanding the Balance for Effective Leadership

Is Extrinsic Motivation Really That Bad? Understanding the Balance for Effective Leadership

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…

The Manifesto Most Organizations Live By

The Manifesto Most Organizations Live By

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, today we’ll have some fun 😃. We will NOT look at the Agile Manifesto, but examine The Manifesto Most Organizations Live By 🤪 🎧 Listen to this article (read by Matthias) Before we dive in, here is what you might have missed in the last couple of weeks: Overcoming Resistance To Change In Agile Transformations The Critical Role of Psychological Safety in Agile Teams The Overlooked Management Strategy That Works Wonders Upgrade now, if you…

🧭 Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development: A Guide for Agile Coaches and Leaders

🧭 Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development: A Guide for Agile Coaches and Leaders

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by Matthias Orgler
Hello Reader,
last week we talked about an overlooked management strategy that works wonders. This week we’ll set our eyes on agile teams and how we can coach them at different stages of their development.
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Unlocking Performance: The Overlooked Management Strategy That Works Wonders

Unlocking Performance: The Overlooked Management Strategy That Works Wonders

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by Matthias Orgler
Hello Reader,
in the last two weeks we looked at planning: assessing why we insist on finalizing the plan (and how to stop) and why you shouldn’t pick user stories in Sprint planning (and what to do instead).
This week we’ll talk about an overlooked management strategy that could unlock high performance for you.
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