New Manager Mistakes

Thinking back on the managers I’ve had over the years, I’ve been relatively fortunate. I’ve never had a full-on toxic or abusive manager. But they’ve… Read More

Hack Your Daily Scrum

The purpose of the Daily Scrum (or the equivalent daily team meeting in another method) is to figure out how the team will collaborate today… Read More

Framing a Meeting Right

Ever facilitated a meeting that just seems to keep going off the rails? A framing statement is key to starting a meeting strong, and a… Read More

Do It Once Before You Scale It

So many orgs using the language of Agile Software Development haven’t ever tried to really practice it with a single team. Which makes “scaling” rather… Read More

Does it need to be a meeting?

In many organizations, calendars are packed with meetings. People go from one Zoom call or conference room to another. Individual work gets puzzled around the… Read More

Drifting into Consensus

Consensus is the right approach for some decisions. It ensures that everyone is on the same page, preventing any misunderstandings or disagreements down the line. Read More