6 October 2020
Insights to help you transform ways of working so people love their jobs!
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Different approaches to Product Roadmaps and Scrum are two of the topics explored in this edition, as well as how to get Product Owners on board with refactoring, what makes a good manager, and what is the key to Agility…
GIST Planning - The Flexible Alternative to Product Roadmaps
Whilst Agile development addressed Project Waterfall, Planning Waterfall still remains, the result being roadmaps that are out of date as soon as they are published.
Why the Focus of Scrum Needs to Shift From Output to Outcome
It’s easy for Scrum teams to get caught up in Output - of burnup, burndown, velocity. However if real value is to be delivered, there needs to be a shift to be more mindful of Outcome.
How to Persuade a Product Owner to Prioritise Refactoring - in 4 Steps
Time allocated for refactoring is a pain point for many teams however if Product Owners can understand its value they are more likely to embrace it.
Why Psychological Safety is Key for Learning, & for Agility
Learning through experimentation is the core of what makes a team Agile. But that requires being able to speak up, and in being able to challenge the status quo.
10 traits of a Good Manager (According to Google)
Google assumed managers didn’t add value and got rid of them - it was a disaster. They then reassessed and looked into what makes a GOOD manager.
From the Archives…
In this podcast Alex muses about the effect of the reflective pause when presenting, and provides tips on how to use them effectively in your presentations. (11.23 mins)
AND ANOTHER THING…
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An example of the power of imagery as a form of effective communication - 50 easily confused words as icons
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Now that we are all online, virtual team building activities are a thing! Here’s a list of the top 37 Virtual Team Building Activities in the World (Ranked)
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Web Directions/Product is online this year and is being held over 4 days throughout November. Get in before Oct 16 for the early bird special of $195, and for those who are struggling financially there is a pay what you can option.
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Is it time for an organisational health check?
We’ve consolidated everything you need to consider into a convenient Poster!
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