A Step Back
I’ve shared that reflection is free speed for success. How is your practice going? Just when you think you have stepped far enough away from an opportunity or problem, you…
Read moreMood Killer, for Starters
“We have a packed agenda.” We’ve all heard it, and then also heard the oxygen literally leave the room where this was just announced. Beyond killing the mood, the intent,…
Read moreTransparency
“We need you to be (more) transparent with what you are doing. We are transparent. We give you a status report n times per week/month.” Transparency is not found in…
Read moreThe Wait
The moment you stop waiting… for someone to change, for permission to lead, or for perfect conditions… is frightening, exhilarating, and all-together the right moment. That moment for me was…
Read moreThe Invite
So, you’re booking a meeting. Are you inviting only the key players? Do you know who the key players are? If you don’t, stop here and revisit the intent of…
Read moreSense Maker
“I am a sense maker,” the leader announced, during a productive team discussion. Next, the leader took over the discussion and dictated what was to happen next. The team had…
Read moreThe Resident Toad
Some people ask many questions in meetings (and other interactions) for sport. They have no real interest in the topic. Some people ask many questions for a deeper meaning. They…
Read moreBatch Size
Smaller batch sizes allow for innovation, learning, and ultimately, can help you deliver value faster in an uncertain world of creating complicated software. Traditional projects and waterfall methodology have larger…
Read moreWhat do you mean?
Generic means what it means. Is that what you want?
Read moreQuality vs Metrics
The moment you embarrass or fire someone or several someones, because of a metric, your metrics program is over. Quality competes with metrics. How can you work smarter knowing this?
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