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Managers and leaders in organizations are often looking for ways to be more effective or to maximize the productivity of their team. Here is an anti-pattern that I have seen…
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Vitality Chicago had been named one of the top 20 Agile Leadership blogs of 2020 by Feedspot. Yes! Wait, what does that actually…
Most organizations today are undergoing some sort of "transformation" and it is likely not their first. Whether it is an agile, digital, lean or financial transformation, organizations are trying to…
I know, I am breaking my own "no negative vibes" rule with this post related to the pandemic. But I thought it would be interesting to talk about how various…
As a leader, do you find yourself wondering just how productive your newly remote teams are? Now that offices are empty and everyone is meeting by Zoom, feeling nervous about…
I want some good vibes. And less bad vibes. Yup, I decided that I'd had enough negativity coming at me from all directions. From now on it is good vibes…
Boxer, actor and modern philosopher Mike Tyson famously said that "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face". Well, we all just got punched in the face.…
Staying focused, productive and retaining your competitive edge can be difficult in stressful times. We may find ourselves bombarded by negative messages and anxiety-provoking news. We may bounce from task…
Many or all organizations today are struggling with more work than they have people to get the job done. Whether due to competitive pressures or increased customer demands, it seems…
One thing that is critical for a successful Agile Transformation is training at all levels, especially agile leader training. Unfortunately, many leaders don't believe they need training, even though I…
An interview with David Sohmer, Financial Services Technology and Agile Leader In this video interview, David Sohmer talks about how technology managers can embrace agile ways of working, support their…
In my related post about what agile coaches need to succeed, I wrote about the idea of walking in the shoes of those we coach. This would include Scrum Masters,…
The Scrum Alliance recently partnered with Forbes Insights to conduct a study of Agile Leaders and Agile Transformation success. The study was published as "The Elusive Agile Enterprise" in November,…
What is the Agile Leader Role during an Agile Transformation? Agile Transformations are a popular activity right now. If you are an agile leader, you may be wondering what is…
Most organizations today are using Scrum or Agile in some capacity. Learn how to leverage the key relationships that agile leaders need to be effective. Success as an Agile Leader…
One of the most underutilized tools in the Agile Leaders toolkit is the question. Asking great questions is a powerful way to lead and to nurture high-performing teams. Done well,…