“Agile doesn’t work for…”

You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. “Agile doesn’t work for…” Big initiatives Regulated products Hardware Fixed-price contracts Safety-critical systems The problem isn’t that the… Read More

Steven Puri on Flow States and Creativity

In this episode, we talk with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, about designing for flow and focus in a world full of distractions. Steven shares hard-won lessons from Hollywood and Tech Startups, his approach to reshaping company culture, and how smart systems—not willpower—unlock our best work. Read More

3 Ways to Reset a Stuck Team

Teams sometimes lose momentum. Collaboration gets harder. Work gets scattered across competing priorities. Interruptions keep things from getting done. Meetings start to feel like going… Read More

Give Instructions Your Meeting Participants Can Actually Follow

It's a classic facilitation blunder: You start giving instructions for an activity, and as you're talking, people begin the activity. You try to reel in those eager participants so you can get the rest of your instructions out. Then, as everyone starts, you realize you forgot something important and need to get the group back together for more instructions. The best facilitators are extremely deliberate about how they give instructions. Read More

Using Breakouts In Team Meetings

Learn how small breakout groups can turn meetings dominated by a few voices while others struggle or hesitate to contribute, into lively, productive discussions that boost creativity and clarity. Read More