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In-Depth: The Science On Sustainable Pace, Stress, And Motivation

Scrum.org

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? What is a sustainable pace? The notion of “sustainable pace” is closely tied to Extreme Programming practices. But that recommendation was updated to “sustainable pace” by Ron Jeffries later. Pace should be sustainable over a long time. .

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21st Century Leadership - Prologue

Scrum.org

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing . See this survey for exit criteria from step 1. See this survey for exit criteria from step 2. Avoiding the bull-whip-effect.

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How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters

Scrum.org

In contrast, the quality of product/service metrics like defect rates indicate the team’s commitment to excellence under the Scrum Master’s leadership. Their ability to promptly and effectively address obstacles, be they technical, process-related, or interpersonal, is essential for sustaining team momentum.

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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams.

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?? Daniel Stillman: Designing Powerful Questions to help you Coach, Create, Connect and Lead

Scrum.org

Free: Download the Agile Metrics Survey 2021. Modern leadership is not leading through statements, fiats or dictates – it’s leading through questions, through inviting the conversations we want to cultivate, and creating the conditions for transformation. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Learn About Daniel Stillman.

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You Can Make a Difference at Work: 7 Steps for The Climate

The IIL Blog

For example, “sustainable” can mean “ongoing, consistent.” Or, “sustainable” can mean “energy efficient.” Yet, previously issued surveys often led to frustration and low morale on the IT team. Plus, there was a level of “survey fatigue” – people were tired of answering surveys and feeling like nothing changed as a result.

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Helping team members avoid the fears of working remotely

Kiron Bondale

While I’m sure you are using regular informal surveys or other techniques to see how your team is feeling, you might wish to add some questions specifically related to how your team members are feeling. Check in regularly. As as example, you might ask them to grade their level of comfort or confidence on a sliding scale.