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 | Nov 18, 2011 | Facilitation Exercises, kanban
Kanban at its essence is a signaling device that instructs the moving or creating in a “pull” based system. Kanban when applied within a system enables synchronization between the rhythm of demand (customer) and rhythm of...
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 | 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...
by Dhaval Panchal | Jun 18, 2009 | Facilitation Exercises, Product
This is a variation of “Value Flow” exercise that Sanjeev Augustine did at Scrumgathering 2009 in Orlando. I found this exercise very useful to demonstrate the benefits of prioritization and lower batch sizes. I have facilitated a variation on this...
