Sat.Feb 01, 2020

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The only thing we have to fear on projects is…

Kiron Bondale

“ … the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself. ” When FDR spoke those words as part of his presidential inaugural address in March 1933, it was meant to inspire a nation to recover from the depths of the Great Depression. But looking at global reactions to the new 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, I wonder if it would have been better stated as the only thing we have to fear is our reactions to fear itself.

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When should a Scrum Master step in and take an action?

Scrum.org

As a servant leader, a Scrum Master focuses on the needs of others, before her/his needs. . "Reveal, not resolve" mentality plays an important role in this context. Because any time the Scrum Master steps in and takes action on behalf of the team, this may create two negative impacts: The team may lose an opportunity to self-organise , learn & grown together. .

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Not a process person

Musings on Project Management

Every project has them: Some people are just not "process persons". They never do the same thing twice the same way But more importantly: It would never occur to them to do the same thing twice the same way. And, given a problem, they don't seek process; and really don't see why improvisation is not just as effective. And, you couldn't label them "lean" either.

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