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Today I attended a fascinating coaching session led by an experienced Scrum Master. The topic? The “Victim” role in teams, particularly within the framework of the Karpman Drama Triangle. What made this session remarkable wasn’t just the clarity of the concepts being explained—it was the way the Scrum Master engaged with a team member who…
I’ve seen teams and projects waste valuable time and energy using the wrong tools to identify or address risks. Most of these tools were ignored or overlooked when they were most needed. In this post, I’ll share The Simple $20 Fix That’s Changing How Agile Teams Handle Risks. The Problem In Agile projects, risks are…
https://youtu.be/Y75MWqjsd3E?si=aFmWWOOVpE5nA-5I Discover the #1 Secret to a High Performing Scrum Team. This productivity hack will boost your team’s performance. In this video, we’ll delve into practical tips and strategies to optimize your Scrum process, including: Identifying and addressing bottlenecks Implementing continuous improvement experiments Leveraging the power of the right tools and integration Learn how to…
The brief imposition of martial law in South Korea by President Yoon Suk-Yeol on December 3, 2024, has left a profound mark on governance and risk management discussions. While the decision was rescinded within hours, its repercussions underscore significant failures in crisis decision-making and provide key lessons for improving risk management strategies. This case highlights…
The Problem: Underestimating the Cost of “Just 10% More” In Agile and Scrum environments, Risk Efficiency often takes a back seat to delivery timelines. Many teams view improving from managing 80% of risks to 90% of risks as a marginal gain—“just 10% better,” right? But here’s the catch: that interpretation doesn’t tell the full story….
In this post, you will find out the common reason why teams struggle to deliver real value. The best way to ensure you’re delivering value is to work smarter, not harder. Here’s how: Adopt a Value-Driven Mindset: Stop comparing yourself to other teams or competitors. Their priorities aren’t yours. Instead, focus on the Product Goal…
Many Scrum projects fail not because of a lack of budget, but because of misaligned goals and unmet expectations. When we prioritize cost over value, we risk overlooking opportunities to maximize ROI, increase customer satisfaction, or improve operational efficiency. This can lead to the dreaded “cost objection” from stakeholders, stalling project progress. In this post,…
What if you could turn your classroom expertise into a six-figure income without leaving your living room? Here’s how one chemistry teacher transformed his career after an unexpected layoff. One of my students recently sent me a thank you card, by sharing his journey from traditional teacher to online teacher. I am so grateful to…
How to 10X Value with this FREE Practical Scrum Guide can help you break free from the cycle of endless sprints and unlock exponential value for your Agile team. By asking the 10x question, you can shift your team’s focus from small optimizations to big-picture transformations. Delivering consistent value in an Agile environment can be…
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