Posts Tagged ‘Agile Attractors’
Why Agile Work Is Opportunity-Directed
One of my favorite Agile/Scrum discussion topics centers around the Agile Manifesto’s 10th principle, Simplicity–the art of maximizing the amount of work not done–is essential. Whether the discussion arises in a classroom training, a private coaching session, or a conference of Scrum Thought Leaders, the discussion surrounding ‘work not done’ is always a rich one. Many questions emerge, such as…
Read MoreInsatiable Curiosity: Agile Attractor #12
Curiosity. That itch that always needs to be scratched. That impulse to explore “Why?” “How?” and “What if?” Now, more than ever, fostering a culture of curiosity, where seeking answers, viewpoints, and data are encouraged, is a must for businesses hoping to stay competitive in the marketplace…
Read MoreReality Wins: Agile Attractor #11
Reality. The Oxford Dictionary defines reality as “The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. A thing that is actually experienced or seen…”1 Reality is a word that’s getting a lot of traction these days, most recently in the area of what constitutes news.
Read MoreOne Bite At A Time: Agile Attractor #10
Can we be real for a moment? We’re in the thick of the holiday season. Many of us are logging several hours sitting around a dinner table that is loaded with deliciousness. To put it bluntly, when it comes to our holiday meals, many of us are simply taking too many large bites. While devouring that extra helping of double chocolate fudge cake might taste amazing at the moment, the consequences of taking all those large bites aren’t quite as appetizing.
Read MoreThe Importance Of Cleaning As You Go: Agile Attractor #9
The reality is that work, especially complex work that we love, is beautifully messy. That’s why as a Well-Formed Team it’s important to “clean as we go,” meaning each of us goes to great lengths to keep our work prioritized, organized, and squeaky clean.
Read MoreThe Power of Team Engagement: Agile Attractor #8
Remember our Agile Attractors – those distinctly 3Back Adages which shape our thoughts and actions, and align with what we may be experiencing in our 3Back environment? (If this isn’t ringing a bell, take a minute to read this.)
Read MoreQuality Products at a Sustainable Pace: Agile Attractor #6
It’s time to reveal our Agile Attractor #6. Quality Products at a Sustainable Pace. We strive to produce great work at a rate that is not too fast and not too slow, but just right.
Read MoreNo Head Works Alone: Agile Attractor #5
Following in the footsteps of our first four, Bias for Action, Laugh Often and Smile, Avoid and Eliminate Confusion, and KISS, It’s time to reveal our Agile Attractor #5.
Read MoreThe 3Back Spotlight: Agile Attractor #4
Building on our first three Agile Attractors, Bias for Action, Laugh Often and Smile, Avoid and Eliminate Confusion, we are pleased to pucker up and introduce our next Agile Attractor…
Read MoreThe 3Back Spotlight: Agile Attractor #3
We started 2016 by presenting our Agile Attractors, our distinctly 3Back Adages which attract our thinking and align with what we may be experiencing in our 3Back environment at a given time. Thus far we’ve introduced two Agile Attractors: Bias for Action Laugh Often and Smile A drumroll, please. It’s time for our next Agile…
Read MoreThe 3Back Spotlight: Agile Attractor #2
Last week, we introduced to you our Agile Attractors, otherwise known as our distinctly 3Back Adages. We talked about how our Agile Attractors attract our thinking and align with what we may be experiencing in our 3Back environment at a given time. That being said, our Agile Attractors aren’t all about us. They’re about you…
Read MoreDistinctly 3Back Adages: Our Agile Attractors
There’s something about those first few days of the New Year – the excitement, the rejuvenation. It’s like everyone is on their toes, ready to make a fresh start and enter a fantastic new Sprint.
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