IT projects are notorious for going off track and costing much more than estimated. But how bad can it get? Following is a sobering quote from the book “How Big Things Get Done” by Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner “My database revealed that information technology...
Coaching Tenets
Situational awareness can enable Agile leaders to empower others to problem-solve If the situation is about:- a knowledge gap, then teach;- a skill gap, then mentor;- an options gap, then consult;- a personal growth gap, then coach. I don’t always coach, but when I...
In Defense of Immutability of the Scrum framework
Imagine a stencil. It leaves the insides open to your implementation. You can place your stencil on paper, color the interiors, make intricate patterns, or trace along the boundary. The outcome holds the same shape regardless of the fill you choose to put. Similarly,...
The Conflict Escalation Ladder
Disagreements are not conflicts. Disagreements are a healthy part of a collaborative dynamic, but conflicts are not. The critical outcome is that people strengthen their relationships as they work through disagreements, whereas the result of the conflict is that...
Leadership stances for problem-solving
Leaders influence problem-solving abilities of others by teaching, mentoring, consulting, and coaching.
Agile Leadership Training Experience Report
Hi! I'm Jonathan Evans, and if you're like me, you're always looking for ways to improve yourself and your skill set. I'm transitioning in my career and knew that getting Scrum Alliance Agile Leadership Training and Certification was essential to increase my...