Lightweight Async Feedback
In March, we published a Humanizing Work Show episode about the approach we’ve developed for getting feedback on work-in-progress. It’s a structure… Read More
Key Ideas of the Week
What to Focus On in 1-on-1s
Managers know they should do 1-on-1s with their direct reports, but they don’t often get much guidance about how to make those 1-on-1s worthwhile. Read More
Unsplittable Stories—Myth or Reality?
Hey, it’s Richard again… In 2007, when I wrote the original “Patterns for Splitting User Stories” article, I ended with a challenge: “Bring me your… Read More
Are POs Responsible for Strategy?
In larger orgs, the Product Owner (PO) role is often split between more than one person. We can have a separate conversation about whether that’s… Read More
From Intuitive to Instructive in 3 Steps
Hey, Richard here… Ever tried to teach someone else a thing that you’re good at? Maybe it’s a physical skill like hitting a tennis ball. Read More
3 Course Formats for Different Kinds of Learning
When you choose to level up your skills with training, you’re faced with a bunch of decisions. One of the most important (and… Read More
A Sprint Review Is More Than a Demo, But It’s Not Less
There are a few common mistakes people make when it comes to reviewing work-in-progress. One is to treat it as simply a demo. “Here it… Read More
How Long Should Backlog Refinement Take?
A common question we get from Scrum course participants: “How long should backlog refinement take?” The latest Scrum Guide says this about backlog refinement:… Read More
5 Principles for Org & Team Structure
The 5 principles we use to help our consulting clients think through their org structure Read More
No More Bad Meetings!
We hear it all the time: “We just have too many meetings!” And we’ve seen the crazy calendars to prove it. Knowledge workers… Read More