In my post Effective Meetings: Turning Time into Results, I shared with you the story behind a series of workshops dedicated to running effective meetings and promised to delve deeper into each one. So, let’s dive into the first workshop! Title: Basics of Meeting PreparationDuration: 1.5 hoursCollaboration Board: Any you like Initially, I aimed to […]
Effective Meetings: Turning Time into Results
It all started with a simple idea – to make team meetings as effective as possible. About three years ago, I created a guide for my teams on how to prepare for meetings, which laid the foundation for the development of a series of workshops At the beginning of this year (2024), several colleagues from […]
Improving Sprint Planning: developed a Workshop. Part 2
As promised I am glad to share with you the second workshop from the series “Improving Sprint Planning”. The post about the first workshop is available here At the first meeting the team used various tools and exercises to formulate a real Sprint goal, which they would work towards in the coming Sprint. Now, the […]
Improving Sprint Planning: developed a Workshop. Part 1
Approximately a month ago, at a retrospective in one team that is actively implementing processes according to the Scrum framework, the participants raised the issue of the need to train in effective Sprint planning. Particular attention was paid to the need to develop skills in risk assessment when estimating the volume of work that the […]
Contributions and Achievements in Banking Innovation
In November 2023, I contributed to moderating a brainstorming session aimed at identifying innovative solutions. The event took place in a dynamic atmosphere with the participation of bank teams and clients, collaborating to generate ideas for the evolution of bank products and exploration of new business avenues. Throughout 2023, the bank successfully implemented 38 pilot […]
Mastering Effective Feedback: A Workshop on Constructive Communication
Feedback is essential for both personal and professional growth. It provides a clear understanding of what is working well and what needs improvement. Feedback can increase self-awareness, promote learning and development, enhance performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. It serves as a critical tool for effective communication, mutual respect, and collaboration within a […]
The Power Of Collaboration In Agile
Henry Ford’s quote, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself,” Collaboration is the key to success, and for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, it’s no different. By collaborating, we can share knowledge, experiences, and best practices to help each other grow and improve. Not only that, but it can also […]
Scrum Event Playlist Ideas Vol. 2
As Kermit The Frog said, “Yeah, well, I’ve got a dream too, but it’s about singing and dancing and making people happy. That’s the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with.” So let’s share this dream and get creative with our Scrum events! Recently, I re-watched the Grand Final […]
Delegation Poker Experience
In my posts How Kudo Cards Helped My Team and ENERGIZER: Moving Motivators I told you the stories about my experience of usage these two tools by Management 3.0 in my teams. This time I would like to tell you a few words about the third tool – Delegation Poker. Delegation Poker is a tool […]
Product Backlog and Methods of Prioritization
What is a Product Backlog? A Product Backlog is a prioritized list of features, enhancements, bug fixes and other work items that need to be implemented. The team uses the backlog to plan, estimate, and execute their work during each Sprint. It helps team members understand what is needed to be done and why. It […]