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One great way to make agile values stick after the workshop is by creating emotionally memorable experiences that people practice together, remember later, and recognize in their daily work, for example through experiential games like those in the Agile Games Collection created by Matthias Orgler. Almost every agile coach and corporate trainer has s...
The best interactive exercises for agile leadership workshops are short, experiential games that mirror real leadership challenges and can be debriefed into concrete workplace behaviors – like the games in the Agile Games Collection created by Matthias Orgler. Most leadership workshops fail not because the content is bad, but because people only tal...
Why old rituals won’t protect you—and how to outgrow your sword worship. A samurai in his armour in the 1860s. Hand-colored photograph by Felice Beato Imagine a w...
Why Games in Coaching Work So Well “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”– Benjamin Franklin About 15 years ago, I had a learning exp...
“Working against hard deadlines—as opposed to continuing until the task feels complete—is the classic engineering approach.”– Mary Poppendieck Scrum Masters and Agile Coa...
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict Access this content w...
Collaboration across departments? Here is a way to do it! Access this content with a premium subscription This post is only available to premium subscribers. Join today t...
Have you ever watched a massive organization try to “go Agile” only to see it fizzle out faster than you can say scrum master? Maybe you’ve witnessed leadership sending teams...
Many organizations are finding that traditional management styles no longer meet the demands of today’s business challenges. Organizations striving for agility are discoverin...
Ah, best practices—the golden ticket to success, right? If you’re an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, leader, or anyone on an agile team, you’ve probably encountered this phrase co...
If you’ve spent any time in the world of agility, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of myths. Despite its widespread adoption, agile remains one of the most misunde...
If you’re an agile coach, scrum master, or consultant, you know that delivering effective agile training isn’t just about flipping through slides—it’s about creating an enga...
Enhancing workshops with the liberating structure 1-2-4-All As agile coaches and scrum masters, facilitating workshops that engage everyone can be a challenging task. You...
How to actually change behavior with feedback: make it sincere, specific, and selective. Learn how in this article. Access this content with a premium subscription This p...
Observe Before You Advise: The Secret to Smarter Agile Coaching with Chesterton’s Fence. In agile coaching, it’s tempting to dive in headfirst—implementing new frameworks,...
