Sometimes I think it’s both interesting and surprising that we talk about ice breakers so much. They’re such a small thing about what we do. And yet, I think everyone who’s ever tried being agile knows that psychological safety is the most critical ingredient to success. …

Our Agile universe is full of strict frameworks and strong opinions. It’s easy to get lost out there. Now, for a young team, just getting started, it’s probably OK to be handed some mechanical scrum ‘rules’ to learn better how to be agile. …

If you’re wondering why your agile transformation isn’t progressing as fast as it could or you’re frustrated by the lack of progress your company is making, there’s a great chance this article by Charles Lambdin will resonate with you. He talks about Agile as a Skeuomorphism, which frankly, is the…

I get asked this question a lot, so I take that as a sign that perhaps I should spend some time writing a blog post. Hope this helps aspiring agile coaches. …

During 2022, I published 18 blog posts. I continue to blog about topics I run into in my job as an Agile Coach. I write not just because I enjoy it but in hopes that it may be helpful to others. …

If you’ve ever said “this is the best team ever” I can guarantee you the reason is because of the people you worked with on the team. You probably also had a great, supportive boss. (Conversely, most people leave companies because of their boss more than any other challenges with…

As leaders, we can only be successful if the people that report to us are successful. It is our job to create an environment that improves the chances of that happening. And while the obvious jobs of removing obstacles, navigating politics, filling missing roles and skill gaps comes to mind…

First of all, it’s a silly question I realize. But most agile coaches you ask will tell you that they think the Retrospective is the most important agile event. Because *the team* stands to benefit from continuous improvement, a mindset of experimentation, the healthy aspects of inspecting and adapting, the…

I’ve walked this street hundreds of times, my mind as grey and dull as the slush and snow I trudge through. But today, today I looked up and noticed something. Something I’d swear was never there before. …