Agile principle #6 | face to face
Let’s explore is the Agile Principle #6: the one about face-to-face communication.
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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 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
“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
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
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
Everybody makes mistakes, especially at the beginning of their learning something. If you recently took it upon yourself to learn more about Agile Coaching stances and how to apply them, …
Agile Principle #4 | Business and technology together
As we enter April, it’s time to celebrate the Agile Principle #4. The one that says: “Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project.” Interesting, isn’t it? …
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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 …
How to coach for cross-functionality
One of the most powerful things for teams and individuals working in Agile ways is to operate cross-functionally. If we look at the words, it means across, through functions. The …