As the end of 2023 approaches, it has been a challenging year filled with both successes and joys, as well as some disappointments. At the start of each year, I already have a plan for my professional development. This year, my plan was divided by quarters. You can read about two of them: My Plans […]
The Scrum Master’s Terrifyingly Fun Dream: Between Numbers and Predictability
On the night from Thursday to Friday, I had a dream that I can only describe as a terrifyingly fun adventure in the world of Agile metrics. In this dream, I was like Alice, immersed in a wonderland of process metrics. The dream was as colorful as real life itself. It all started with an […]
The Power of Inspect and Adapt in Everyday Life
Recently, we undertook a refreshing transformation in one of the rooms, shifting the furniture around. The result was a delightful surge of convenience and warmth; the space opened up, granting us more freedom to move. The sofas, now nestled in their new spots, beckoned with an enhanced coziness. It was as if the apartment had […]
The Management 3.0 Happiness Door Tool: A Powerful Tool for giving feedback quickly
As I continue to dive into the variety of tools offered by Management 3.0, the next instrument on my list is the Happiness Door. This tool is a simple yet powerful feedback mechanism designed to gauge the mood and satisfaction of team members when facilitating workshops, retrospectives or other events. The Happiness Door is essentially […]
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 […]
Management 3.0: Using the Feedback Wrap for Constructive Team Feedback
Sharing feedback can be tricky, but it’s a crucial part of team growth and individual development. That’s where the Management 3.0 Feedback Wrap comes in. This simple yet effective tool can guide us through the process of giving feedback that is constructive, empathetic, and actionable. The Management 3.0 Feedback Wrap is a tool used in […]
Both Sides of Job Interviews
Which is easier: interviewing candidates or being the candidate being interviewed? The interview process can be a fascinating topic to explore from both sides – as the interviewer and as the candidate being interviewed. In an effort to gain a better understanding of this process, I recently joined a group of colleagues who are interviewing […]
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 […]
Summer Plans Summary
Here we are, approaching the end of summer 2023. I would like to check what I was/was not able to do from my planned goals for this summer which I described in my post My Plans For Summer 2023 . Let’s take a look together. Let’s remember my goals: Before planning, I started by researching […]