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- [What is Agile Hybrid and why is everybody talking about it?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-hybrid-framework-neutral-agile/): What is agile hybrid or hybrid agile? And why is everybody talking about it these days? Does that mean agile is dead? What changes...
- [The ADKAR change model explained in an agile context](https://allthingsagile.co/post/adkar-model-explained-in-an-agile/): Change, whether big or small, is many times conducted with that strong project-style execution, and then we forget about the most important part: the people. That happens even if we are talking about agile change.
- [3 reasons why agile change fails and what you can do about it](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-agile-change-fails/): While there are certainly many more reasons for why agile change fails, I selected for you 3 reasons that I see on the field all the time impacting or totally preventing change from taking place.
- [The Best Way to Fix Agile Retrospectives that Feel Like a Waste of Time](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-retrospectives-that-feel-like-wasted-time/): Too many agile retrospectives feel like an empty ritual, a box to tick rather than a valuable use of the team's time. People leave the room feeling like nothing has changed, and the same problems will just resurface in the next iteration.
- [3 Agile Retrospective Mistakes YOU’RE Making](https://allthingsagile.co/post/3-agile-retrospective-mistakes/): Are your agile retrospectives feeling stale and unproductive? If so, it’s possible that YOU as the scrum master or team coach are making one of the 3 the mistakes I’ll discuss in this post.
- [Scrum Failed Promises: From Hype to Reality](https://allthingsagile.co/post/scrum-failed-promises/): why is this a scrum failed promise?
- [When Should You Use Kanban?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/when-to-use-kanban/): Quite often people mention Kanban as a step up from Scrum, or as an alternative. It almost feels as if this was a binary choice and scrum and kanban were your only choices.
- [STATIK – The Most Effective Way to Get Started with Kanban](https://allthingsagile.co/post/statik/): However, if we are truly talking about managing work and initiatives in organizations in an effective way, we must introduce Kanban in a more useful way than boards and post-its. And the best way for that is by using STATIK.
- [Beyond the Board: Kanban Practices and Principles](https://allthingsagile.co/post/kanban-practices-and-principles/): Kanban has evolved since the 1940’s when it was invented by Taiichi Ohno to solve issues on manufacturing plants. Back then it was focused on the model of the “7 Wastes”, which is still relevant in many industries to this day and can certainly be adapted even for the technology space. Waste is a big problem for value delivery, and I wrote a post on the topic if you’re interested.
- [What is agile coaching (and why should you care)?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-is-agile-coaching/): Whatever the origin for your curiosity, while the nomenclature and role Agile Coach seems widely used, let’s pause for a moment and ponder the more important question behind it all: What is agile coaching exactly? And why should you care about it, if at all? 
- [Why Agile Frameworks Don’t Work. Or do they?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-agile-frameworks-dont-work/): In today’s blog, let’s dive into the limitations of agile frameworks and when they are useful. I’m going to be considering some of the more famous agile frameworks like Scrum, because let's be honest, most agile frameworks are based on Scrum.
- [What is agile and what problem does it solve?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-is-agile/): So how to answer the question of what is agile? 
- [What is coaching and what can it do for your organization?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-is-coaching-for-your-organization/): Let’s explore what coaching can do for your organization.
- [Why Sprint Carry Over is a Problem](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-sprint-carry-over-is-a-problem/): So, let's look into why sprint carry over is a problem, what it is signaling for us, and also how to fix it so it doesn’t become a habit.
- [How to get a job as scrum master or agile coach in 2024](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-to-get-a-job-as-scrum-master-or-agile-coach-in-2024/): So, let’s dive in and talk about the opportunities available and how to get a job as an agile coach or scrum master.
- [Surviving the Agile Job Market in 2024: Tips for Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-job-market-in-2024/): If you are looking for a career move in the agile job market in 2024, maybe as an agile coach or a scrum master, it might feel like it has become harder than ever. And you’d be right, it has become harder! Especially if you don’t have much experience.  
- [5 Must-Have Skills for Agile Coaches in 2024](https://allthingsagile.co/post/5-must-have-skills-agile-coach/): The market is shifting in the agile space, especially for agile leaders and coaches.  
- [The 2×2 matrix for agile prioritization](https://allthingsagile.co/post/the-2x2-matrix-for-agile-prioritization/): If you are looking for better yet simple ways of prioritizing tasks, with the added bonus of making better decisions, the 2x2 matrix is the answer. You can use it in planning, roadmap sessions, retrospectives, you name it. 
- [A day in the life of a remote external agile coach](https://allthingsagile.co/post/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-remote-external-agile-coach/): And in case you are interested, I wrote a while back about what is like a day in the life of an agile coach in person/collocated and internal to a company. You might want to check it out!
- [7 Differences between coaching teams vs individuals](https://allthingsagile.co/post/7-differences-between-coaching-teams-vs-individuals/): While there are similarities in skills and tools, there are many differences when coaching teams vs individuals. When dealing with a team, you don't necessarily use the same techniques or approaches as with an individual. So, in today’s blog, we’ll break down 7 of these differences as well as 3 similarities.
- [The GROW Coaching Model](https://allthingsagile.co/post/the-grow-coaching-model/): A powerful way to maximizing team performance is for agile coaches and scrum masters to engage in one-on-one with team members.
- [Scrum Master roles and responsibilities: your dreams vs reality](https://allthingsagile.co/post/scrum-master-roles-and-responsibilities/): A powerful way to maximizing team performance is for agile coaches and scrum masters to engage in one-on-one with team members.
- [Why your retrospectives aren’t generating continuous improvement](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-your-retrospectives-arent-generating-continuous-improvement/): Some people love retrospectives, some dread them, and some might feel they don't get anything out of it except for some chatting. They aren’t getting the continuous improvement they’re hoping for.
- [Agile metrics that matter](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-metrics-that-matter/): Agile Metrics: What are they? Why should you care? How do we use them effectively? In today’s blog, we are diving into all things agile metrics to help you identify the ones that really matter.
- [Do you need a sprint zero?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/do-you-need-a-sprint-zero/): I get this question often from teams who are just starting with Scrum, and even sometimes from teams in organizations who are adopting full on SAFE. The answer is NO, you don’t need a sprint zero. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have some benefits!
- [Can agile coaches give advice?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/can-agile-coaches-give-advice/): Can coaches give advice? Well, it depends what kind of coach! The answer really lies in the stance and perspective of advising. 
- [Maximizing Team Potential: The Power of one-on-one Coaching for Agile Coaches and Scrum Scrum Masters](https://allthingsagile.co/post/maximizing-team-one-on-one-agile-coach-scrum-master/): A powerful way to maximizing team performance is for agile coaches and scrum masters to engage in one-on-one with team members.
- [What is the future of Scrum?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-is-the-future-of-scrum/): Are we witnessing the end of Scrum? Between blogs and social media posts, this seems to be a common question. But not that long ago, I saw a similar trend with Agile. I don’t buy it, but it’s worth a conversation to examine where these thoughts come from and where they can lead us. So, let’s explore why Scrum seems to be falling out of favor and what the future of Scrum might look like. 
- [2 common frustrations agile coaches experience](https://allthingsagile.co/post/2-common-frustrations-agile-coaches-experience/): Over and over again, I see the same frustrations with Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters. There's no shame in it! I’ve had my fair share of them as well. But getting past these frustrations has everything to do with becoming the most effective agile coach you can be. So, let’s break down two of the most common ones, and what you can do about them.
- [Will AI replace agile coaches?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/will-ai-replace-agile-coaches/): Let me start by saying that I'm no AI specialist and even though I am a software developer, I've never coded anything remotely related to AI. But still, I have a basic understanding.
- [How to use the SCARF model as an Agile Coach](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-to-use-the-scarf-model-as-an-agile-coach/): In today’s blog we will look into the SCARF model and how it can be a game changer in your communication, especially in organizational and change contexts.
- [You don’t have to be nice to be a great coach](https://allthingsagile.co/post/you-dont-have-to-be-nice-to-be-a-great-coach/):  
- [Agile is about shipping fast](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-is-about-shipping-fast/): One of the most debated elements of agile is shipping fast aka the need for speed in agility, but it really shouldn’t be. Agile came to be by offering solutions for the speed of delivery, among other things, in contrast to some other work management practices. Agile is about shipping fast.
- [How to actually build teams](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-to-actually-build-teams/): In a previous blog, we discussed how ineffective team building activities can be. Many focus on fun and excitement but are not at all related to work. So today, we are going to propose something better and discuss how to build teams effectively, as well as the role of fun and games (if any) in team building activities. 
- [5 reasons why team building activities don’t work](https://allthingsagile.co/post/5-reasons-why-team-building-activities-dont-work/): Have you had enough of those “fun” team building activities like escape rooms, zoom dress up parties, or a water rafting excursion? You’re not alone. 
- [Do you know how to give feedback?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/do-you-know-how-to-give-feedback/): So it's not uncommon to be wondering how to give feedback in a useful and effective way.
- [The Agile Coaching Code of Ethics](https://allthingsagile.co/post/the-agile-coaching-code-of-ethics/): Did you know that as agile coaches, we are bound by a code of ethics? It's true! We have a code for professional conduct, integrity, and ethics that regulates our profession. 
- [5 steps to create agile change when you are not in charge](https://allthingsagile.co/post/5-steps-to-create-agile-change-when-you-are-not-in-charge/): While you may not be able to change the whole organization, you can institute some level of change at whatever level of influence you have, whether that be within your team or department. So, today we will break down 5 steps to lead agile change even when you are not in charge.
- [5 team models to help you coach and lead better agile teams](https://allthingsagile.co/post/5-team-models-to-help-you-coach-and-lead-better-agile-teams/):  
- [Now is a great time to become an agile coach, no matter what industry you are in](https://allthingsagile.co/post/now-is-a-great-time-to-become-an-agile-coach/): Is now a good time to become an agile coach? Yes, absolutely! But do you need to be in the tech industry to do so? Nope! Let’s discuss 5 reasons why…
- [Is the daily scrum a necessity?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/is-the-daily-scrum-a-necessity/): Do you need a daily scrum if your team isn’t using scrum? No, but…
- [The 12 Agile Principles](https://allthingsagile.co/post/12-agile-principles/): Yet, there are 12 principles behind the Agile Manifesto. The purpose of these 12 agile principles is to serve as a guide to support teams in implementing and executing agility. 
- [How an agile coach fosters team success](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-an-agile-coach-fosters-team-success/): As Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, we all want to guide our teams to be successful and high performance. But what does the path to success even look like? And what can we do to help them on this road? What is our role?
- [The What, Why, and How of Agile Teams](https://allthingsagile.co/post/the-what-why-and-how-of-agile-teams/): What are agile teams? Why do we have agile teams? How do we recognize if our teams are performing? 
- [How do we plan in Agile?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-do-we-plan-in-agile/): Let’s get into the questions about how do we plan in agile:
- [Are agile transformations really failing or are you thinking about them wrong](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-transformations-not-failing/): Agile transformations get a lot of negative attention, and you won’t see a shortage of titles similar to “why agile transformations are failing”. But if you think that, I’m going to suggest you are thinking about agile transformations wrong.
- [Agile teams do not need hardening sprints](https://allthingsagile.co/post/hardening-sprints-not-needed/): Agile teams do not need hardening sprints and in fact, they should be discouraged to use this approach.
- [Agile is not the opposite of Waterfall](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-not-opposite-waterfall/): You most certainly saw pictures like the one above contrasting agile and waterfall, and maybe was even left wondering if it’s one versus the other. But I’ll tell you, agile is not the opposite of waterfall.
- [Agile principle # 12 | Continuous improvement](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-12/): This is the final article on the series I started so that we could celebrate the agile manifesto by re-investigating its twelve principles. And today it’s all about agile principle 12, the one that speaks of continuous improvement.
- [3 courageous questions to ask that boost effectiveness](https://allthingsagile.co/post/3-courageous-questions-that-boost-effectiveness/): I selected these 3 courageous questions for you to ask because they will boost the effectiveness of whoever you coach, be them teams or individuals.
- [Are you that agile coach who just asks frustrating questions?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-coach-ask-frustrating-questions/): Have you been frustrated asking an agile coach a question just to feel that they ask you back questions that are unhelpful and do not get you unstuck? Literally you ask a question and they always ask a question back? But it’s not just any question, to understand your context. It’s those odd, philosophical questions, or overly practical ones, that are misplaced considering your situation?
- [5 personal Values extraordinary agile coaches uphold](https://allthingsagile.co/post/5-values-extraordinary-agile-coaches/): Exceptional agile coaches differentiate themselves by upholding high standards and personal values. Here's 5 of them for you to use.
- [Stop “adding more resources” to your project or teams. It’s hurting their performance.](https://allthingsagile.co/post/stop-adding-resources-to-your-project-hurt-performance/): It is an ingrained misconception to think you can just add more people to projects as if they were resources. In this blog post
- [Agile principle # 11 | emergence and self-organization](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-11/): The agile principle 11 challenges the assumptions that: Specialization breeds better work. Someone must control and someone must execute. Once it’s done, it’s over, never to be touched again.
- [Forget about fail fast. Consider this instead.](https://allthingsagile.co/post/forget-fail-fast/): With agile being so popular you most certainly heard this idea a little bit everywhere, the “fail fast, fail often” approach. I’d say forget about fail fast and consider something else instead.
- [What is technical debt and do you have to pay it back?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-is-technical-debt-pay-it-back/): In this post I invite you to consider the more the technical side of things in your product, even if you don’t fully “get” technology. I’ll take you to the understanding of what is technical debt and then we will explore if you have to pay it back.
- [Agile Principle #10 | Simplicity](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-10-simplicity/): The agile principle #10 talks about simplicity. One of my favorites, quasi-philosophical, really hard to live by.
- [Most Scrum Master jobs are a lie. Watch out for these 3 scenarios!](https://allthingsagile.co/post/scrum-master-jobs-are-a-lie/): This is not a bleak post nor a cautionary tale. Most Scrum Master jobs are a lie. Many times unintentionally. But still.
- [Make User Stories useful again! What are user Stories really?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/user-storries-3cs/): In this blog post we will talk about how you can reset your understanding of user stories, so that you can make them useful again in your agile toolkit.
- [Agile Principle #9 | technical Excellence](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-9/): This agile principle probably speaks easily to software developers. It might be less easy to understand from the point of view of management and business. Nonetheless, as with the others, the agile principle #9 is an important one and it helps complete the full picture proposed by the agile manifesto.
- [Do we still need managers in Agile?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/managers-in-agile/): Thinking if we still need managers in Agile seems to be a common question to answer these days. This is a great question, which I think stems from misconceptions… and these misconceptions have many sources.
- [3 Coaching skills to learn and use even if you are not a coach](https://allthingsagile.co/post/coaching-skills-to-learn/): Despite of the popularity of the name coach, the profession of coaching is not necessarily for everybody. Not even becoming an agile coach is for everybody. So let’s put the pressure aside and think that in any profession you don’t have to be a coach to succeed in your career. You can be a manager or a developer.
- [Is culture really “a thing”​ in agile change? Or is it all about process?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-change-culture-or-process/): I’ve been asked countless time to “work on the culture” in agile change with many of my clients. The culture seems to be the line no one has been able to cross.
- [What’s The difference between Scrum and Agile?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/difference-scrum-agile/): I have seen a number of interesting confusions going on with these terms recently as far as agile and scrum go: people asking if something is "Agile" or "Scrum". Job positions asking for "agile scrum masters", which show that some people think you can do scrum without being agile. Then it occurred to me: how about explaining what's the difference between Scrum and Agile.
- [Agile Principle # 8 | Sustainable development](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-8/): As we celebrate the 21 years of agile manifesto (link) we are now way past the half-mark and arrive on the agile principle # 8, which is such a hallmark of good software development.
- [Why every Scrum Master should learn Agile Coaching skills](https://allthingsagile.co/post/scrum-master-should-learn-agile-coaching-skills/): As you might have gotten already from this post I believe every Scrum Master should learn agile coaching skills.
- [Agile Certifications: friend or foe?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-certifications-2022/): If you are considering becoming an Agile Coach or maybe a Scrum Master, you might be thinking about taking a certification. But are agile certifications friend or foe?
- [10 agile coaching interview questions for YOU to ask](https://allthingsagile.co/post/10-agile-coach-interview-questions/): Let's cut to the chase: here are 10 agile coaching interview questions for YOU to ask. Because every time you go to a job interview you should remember YOU are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you.
- [Agile principle #7 | Working software](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-7/): The Agile Principle #7 bring us one of the paramount pieces of Agile, at least in its origin, which was software development. It says:
- [What’s the difference between Agile Coach and Scrum Master?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/difference-between-agile-coach-and-scrum-master/): “What’s the difference between Agile Coach and Scrum Master?”
- [4 ways to use the Perfection Game to help your Agile teams](https://allthingsagile.co/post/4-ways-to-use-the-perfection-game-to-help-your-agile-teams/): in this post I will show you 4 ways to use the Perfection Game to help your Agile teams. That's right, perfection.
- [How can Agile Coaches help a Product Owner?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-can-agile-coaches-help-a-product-owner/): There are many ways in which Agile Coaches help a Product Owner. While it can seem obvious that a beginner Product Owner can benefit from being taught and coached by an Agile Coach, the reality is that the more seasoned the Agile Coach, the more you can support Product Owners of all levels in your organization and even in your private practice.
- [What are high performing Agile teams? 6 traits to recognize.](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-are-high-performing-agile-teams-6-traits-to-recognize/): What are high performing Agile teams? If you don’t know what they look like it’s hard to imagine how to take them there! In this post I'll..
- [Agile principle #6 | face to face](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-6/): Let's explore is the Agile Principle #6: the one about face-to-face communication.
- [Should Agile teams be stable?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/should-agile-teams-be-stable/): Have you ever worked on a team where you are waiting for someone else to become available to help you? That's what happens when team composi
- [Why you should be coaching for potential and how to do it](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-you-should-be-coaching-for-potential-and-how-to-do-it/): If you are coaching for compliance, you are doing it wrong. You should be coaching for potential instead.
- [Why there is no Agile team without psychological safety](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-there-is-no-agile-team-without-psychological-safety/): Agile requires dialogue. Because work is done in small batches and with clear outcomes in mind, individuals and teams need to talk frequentl
- [Agile Principle #5 | Motivated individuals](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-5/): “Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done.”
- [Why “Just put it in the backlog” is a terrible idea](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-just-put-it-in-the-backlog-is-a-terrible-idea/): While this saying of "just put it in the backlog" started with good intentions, the results can be devastating in the long run.
- [Building trust with new Agile teams](https://allthingsagile.co/post/building-trust-with-new-agile-teams/): Trust is one of those things that you know when it's missing in a team. But do you know how to develop trust with your new team as a coach?
- [4 common mistakes beginner Agile Coaches make](https://allthingsagile.co/post/4-common-mistakes-beginner-agile-coaches-make/): In this post, we cover the 4 mistakes beginner Agile Coaches make. And because pointing fingers is easy, I won’t stop there and I will list also some ideas on how to avoid them. Let’s go!
- [Agile Principle #4 | Business and technology together](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-4/): As we enter April, it's time to celebrate the Agile Principle #4. The one that says:
- [A day in the life of an Agile Coach](https://allthingsagile.co/post/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-agile-coach/): As I sometimes get asked about what Agile coaches do during their day, I thought about making a list. I also thought about the idea of showcasing a day in the life of an Agile Coach and this is how this post came to be.
- [How to coach for cross-functionality](https://allthingsagile.co/post/how-to-coach-for-cross-functionality/): I know you are an eager early adopter! You already want to start reading about the how! But before you jump into the list of ideas on how to coach for cross-functionality, I suggest you stop and think:
- [What is Planning Poker?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/what-is-planning-poker/): Planning poker is an Agile technique invented by James Greening, one of the signatories of the Agile Manifesto. At that time, late 1990’s they were all uncovering better ways of developing software for customer delight. Some of those folks were busy with eXtreme Programming, like James.
- [Should you become an Agile Coach?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/should-you-become-an-agile-coach/): Agile Coaching is something I’ve been doing for some years now, and I am of the opinion it is a true labor of love. Love for people and love for change. And for discovery. And imperfection. And I should say, such a misunderstood role, because Agile coaching is not just coaching, yet it requires coaching knowledge. It requires Agile knowledge as well. There is a skill-up that is necessary, but the basic skills might not be what you think they are at first. So, the road ahead is long.
- [Agile Principle #3 | deliver frequently](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-3/): As we continue with our monthly look into the Agile Principles, what does the Agile Principle #3 say?
- [You are doing Scrum wrong!](https://allthingsagile.co/post/you-are-doing-scrum-wrong/): Are you doing scrum wrong?
- [Agile techniques that go beyond software development](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-techniques-that-go-beyond-software-development/): It is not just Agile as values and principles that made into the mainstream with all sorts of product teams and even non-product folks such as marketing and communications. With Agile starting from the world of software development, it is unsurprising that so many of the techniques and tools we use still today started there as well.
- [Agile Principle #2 | welcome change](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-2/): The Agile principle # 2 is the one that talks about change!
- [Is Agile Changing?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/is-agile-changing/): Whenever I get asked if Agile is changing, I ponder on how to answer.
- [7 ideas for teams to develop customer empathy](https://allthingsagile.co/post/7-ideas-for-teams-to-develop-customer-empathy/): As we are dedicating the month to the Agile Principle #1, Customer satisfaction through value, I’m answering the question from one of my subscribers:
- [Agile Principle #1 | Continuous value delivery](https://allthingsagile.co/post/agile-principle-1/): The Agile Manifesto is turning twenty-one years old this year and I figured a great celebration would be bringing a post every month on each of the Agile principles.
- [Why be afraid of the word Agile?](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-be-afraid-of-the-word-agile/): Words were created to inform and communicate. How precise words are is what helps people to have cleaner and more complex communication. Agile is a word that says a lot these days. Why be afraid of the word Agile?
- [Scrum has too many meetings!](https://allthingsagile.co/post/scrum-has-too-many-meetings/): I really hear this a lot and I don't want to sound pedantic, but I will start with my view: Scrum has zero meetings. Scrum has events. And no, this is not a play on words.
- [Why Sprint Goals are key for Sprint effectiveness](https://allthingsagile.co/post/why-sprint-goals-are-key-for-sprint-effectiveness/): Sprint Goals are not new and a big part of the community was already using those. I am 100% in agreement with the thinking behind them and I coach teams and individuals to organize their sprints in that way. In this post I will share with you what are the benefits I see with Sprint Planning.
- [From Daily Standup to Daily Cafe](https://allthingsagile.co/post/from-daily-standup-to-daily-cafe/): I already introduced in another post the importance of Cadences and Daily Standup to give the team a rhythm and a moment to synchronize. Any Agile framework will introduce this practice because it's effective and because it's simple.
- [Every Agile team should adopt #noestimates](https://allthingsagile.co/post/every-agile-team-should-adopt-noestimates/): What makes it #noestimates? Basically stopping after the discussion of the results. Throwing the estimate out and either committing or not for the that particular piece of work for next iteration. And that is the main difference. Getting rid of this velocity & other vanity metrics that show precise numbers about imprecise things.
- [Meetings that suck? Know that facilitation is a skill](https://allthingsagile.co/post/meetings-that-suck-know-that-facilitation-is-a-skill/): We've all been there: lack of participation. Or people talking over each other. Not everybody shows up. The meeting takes very long. Some of us where actually hosting the meeting when it was going nowhere. I definitely was there more times than I can count. And many, many, many meetings you will take part on, to this day... still suck.
- [Muda | Muri | Mura](https://allthingsagile.co/post/muda-muri-mura/): Continuous improvement is the name we give to the practice of making sure our ways of working keep evolving, leading us to be more effective and our work to have more quality. That effectiveness translates into the way we do things of course, but it also translates into how good we become at detecting what is not working.

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