Leading Agile

APRIL 11, 2024

Agile is really about designing a System of Delivery that can produce the business results that matter to your executives and key stakeholders. Not only that, but they’re not even able to influence the executive to go and fix it. It isn’t getting people to think Agile or be Agile.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions. Much of the Agile mindset requires change from traditional ways of project management.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But, if you want to get the most out of Agile, you need to find a way to balance both views. And the cool thing about Agile is that Agile gives us the ability to have both. How Does Agile Take Care of People? At first glance, Agile is all about the people. How Does Agile Account for Results?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Steve is great, but in terms of Agile leadership , he doesn’t touch sides – in my opinion – to Satya Nadella. So, a great product owner , absolutely, probably one of the best that has ever lived, but there are chinks in the leadership armour that are impossible to ignore. Innovation and Agile capabilities.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

Learning and remembering the Agile Values is not too difficult. The 12 Agile Principles seemed to be a much more difficult list of things to remember. I also thought about how this directly correlates to the Agile Value of Working Software over Comprehensive Documentation. The category for these 3 emerged as Leadership. .

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale. How to migrate from Traditional PM to Agile?

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Perhaps these individuals are influencing you through a blog, online videos, online courses, or books. Grab a cup of coffee as I share seven influencers that I follow. From the UK, Susanne Madsen is an internationally recognized project leadership coach, trainer, and consultant. Susanne Madsen. Cornelius Fichtner.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If you want to be successful at Agile Transformation —especially at scale—you’ll need more than Agile Coaches teaching your teams the ceremonies of Scrum or how to do SAFe and LeSS. To be successful, your company will need an array of people to take on various Agile roles and responsibilities. Agile Coach’s Responsibility.

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

This stifles the advantage that Scrum and Agile can bring to teams and organizations. . This is where the Scrum Master’s leadership can help. . In this blog series, we’ll share the gaps that many Scrum Masters face as they work to become better agile leaders and Scrum professionals. The Scrum Master’s Leadership Opportunity.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2022

In reality, most SMs fall into two categories: The Disempowered - acting as Scribes/secretaries/clerks for their teams - accountable for the Scrum mechanics but not to the team’s effectiveness, definitely not able to coach/influence the ecosystem around the team - because of their abilities/experience and/or how they are perceived/positioned. .

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Professional Scrum facilitation skills are crucial tools for effective Agile team facilitation, and these skills empower Scrum Masters and team members alike to direct conversations and decision-making processes effectively, thus fostering a high-performing Agile environment.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. Leadership : ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Find her on Twitter.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne Perold emphasises the importance of understanding the global challenges we face and how agile principles can be applied to address them. The video also touches upon the role of agile communities in driving change. The role of agile communities in driving global change. The Agility Impact Community's initiatives and goals.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 10, 2019

End of September we went to Stockholm with 15 agile leaders. We wanted to visit several companies in and around Stockholm to see how they created a thriving environment for agile teams. She emphasized: to create speed and agility in complex situations, create 'roundabouts' in stead of traffic lights. Above the line' behavior.

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Leading Agile

MAY 11, 2021

In today’s environment, organizations are striving for business Agility, or else they risk being put out of business. In today’s blog, a continuation of the first in this two-part series, we’ll talk about building trust and influence, and initiating the trust-influence loop. We will start with trust then move to influence.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne Perold emphasises the importance of understanding the global challenges we face and how agile principles can be applied to address them. The video also touches upon the role of agile communities in driving change. The role of agile communities in driving global change. The Agility Impact Community's initiatives and goals.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The SM influence extends to fostering an empirical mindset, managing complex relationships, and guiding the team through continuous growth. They advocate for business agility, promoting agile principles and practices beyond their team, therefore influencing the broader organisational culture.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Servant leadership is about collaboration, trust, empathy, and the ethical use of influence. At the heart of it is the desire to serve people first, with leadership emerging as a by-product of service. This leadership style is critical in unlocking the full potential of Agile practices. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

TL; DR: Employing Agile Coaches next to Scrum Masters? Often, when organizations employ agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we can observe that agile coaches work at an organizational level. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 47,000-plus subscribers. ? ??

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As someone deeply involved in the agile world, I've observed many professionals grappling with their career trajectories. The decision to become a Scrum Master, in my experience, isn't just about a job title; it's about embracing a new dimension of leadership and responsibility. The role of a Scrum Master is often misunderstood.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Is an Agile Transformation Coach any different than being an Agile Coach? When most people think about Agile Coaches, they tend to think about a person who comes in and assists the teams with things like: Learning Scrum, SAFe, LeSS. If that’s your definition of an Agile Transformation Coach, you’d be right—but only partially.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches. It allows for broader organisational influence, fostering agile principles across different organisational layers and business units.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Underneath, I list skills grouped together by: Interpersonal skills Leadership Each of those headings has a list of bullet points underneath that give examples of how I have demonstrated those skills. Then you can tailor your application to mention agile approaches, predictive or hybrid ways of working. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part four, the last installment of this series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part three of this four-part series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see article one and two , which explain leadership for project managers, outlines the five leadership roles, and reviews servant leadership.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 29, 2019

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. The conversations strongly influenced what the reader will see in the coming posts in this blog series. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing . Why agility?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Susanne Madsen is the author of several books on project management and leadership, including The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. Who to Follow in Project Management.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this dynamic environment, the distinction between leading and managing is pivotal, as skilled project managers with strong leadership capabilities not only navigate projects toward success but also foster a collaborative atmosphere where individuals thrive. Leadership in this context becomes a driving force for success.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Develop Advanced Project Management Skills The skillset required for project management has expanded beyond traditional and predictive vs. agile boundaries.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2021

The Agile transformation business to be more precise. My core activity is coaching focused on Agility, i.e. influencing people to move towards (a (higher) state of) Agile. I want to share my opinion on what makes an Agile transformation successful. At least my kind of Agile does).

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Customer Representative Stance Being the voice of the customer is essential in Agile. To embrace experimentation in product ownership: Embracing Iterative Development: Adopt iterative development cycles like Agile or Scrum to iterate on the product. The Influencer Stance Influence shapes product strategy and direction.

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 1, 2017

This is why the following principle from the Agile Manifesto needs to be careful considered whenever an agile transformation is underway: Build projects around motivated individuals. This is one reason why coaching services could add value beyond just delivery teams by reinforcing leadership learning.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 19, 2021

Underneath, I list skills grouped together by: Interpersonal skills Leadership. They include: Communication (written and verbal) Listening Stakeholder engagement Conflict management Negotiation Influencing Leadership Team building Change management. Mine is called ‘Skills Profile’. Hard skills. Pin for later reading.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

There’s been a divide in the Agile community for a while now. On the other side, you have the camp that sees Agile more of a social movement; this side is all about empowering the teams and building a culture or a mindset of Agility. So, how do we get these leadership teams back on board with Agile? ” Why?

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2021

An Agile Transformation Consultant who wants to lead a successful Transformation is going to need more than a deep understanding of Agile. In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation. Agile Transformation Consultant: Team Attributes.

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