by Dhaval Panchal | Nov 13, 2012 | Coaching, Facilitation Exercises, Scaling, Simulations
Simulations reveal ones default behavior. I have learned a lot about myself and my default settings when I have participated in simulations. Shout out to AYE conference, PSL workshops and may other excellent learning opportunities that have immersed me in...
by Dhaval Panchal | Jun 12, 2012 | Coaching, Experience, Stories
“Hi, I’m a coach and I am here to help” My spine stiffens and I can feel my hair on back of my neck. “Thanks, K” I respond tepidly K: “I have been promoted, I am now your coach. I will do what it takes to help your team” Me: “we need all the help we can get” ‘When...
by Dhaval Panchal | Oct 13, 2011 | Facilitation Exercises, Tools & Artifacts
CPR – Categorize, Prioritize, Resolve: Impediments This is simple mnemonic that aids me to be methodical in my approach towards uncovering and resolving issues that impede progress. Categorize: How do you view your world? Lack of any impedence means your team is...
by Dhaval Panchal | Apr 19, 2011 | Experience, Stories
Context explains a lot of our behavior. This is a most intriguing case, that I feel I can now retell. For much time has passed by and my metaphorical obfuscation will protect the innocent. In the warm summer months of August, I was engaged to a...
by Dhaval Panchal | Jun 10, 2010 | Experience, Facilitation Exercises, Tools & Artifacts
This is a simple technique with a marketing twist to its name. This title came to me while coaching a team that was struggling to behave cross functionally and were paralyzed at delivering working software at the end of their sprint. It is a simple mental discipline...
