Gasper OkrslarI led my team through a significant transformation: transitioning from SCRUM to Kanban and…1. Collaborating with LeadershipJul 25Jul 25
Gasper OkrslarMake Jira workflows tangibleThis is a short one, but I want to point out the importance of simplified Jira statuses and actionability of transitions.Jul 25Jul 25
Gasper OkrslarRetros — how to end the sufferingPicture the typical retro: reviewing what went right and what went wrong, leading to a 45-minute meeting that drags on for another half…Jul 25Jul 25
Gasper OkrslarHow to Conduct Effective 1:1s and the Importance of Having an AgendaAs a leader managing three teams comprising 23 developers , QA engineers and POs, along with overseeing five Scrum Masters, I initially…Jul 25Jul 25
Gasper OkrslarHandling VIP’s urgent complaintI was traveling to Dublin and had to spend the night at the airport. Just as I settled on the uncomfortable benches (Dublin Airport, you…Jul 25Jul 25
Gasper OkrslarHow to Set Expectations with a New TeamJoining a new team as part of a reorganization or a job change is a challenging experience for everyone involved. As a Scrum Master, I…Jul 23Jul 23
Gasper OkrslarHow to use someone as a sounding boardIn the last years, the act of using different people as a sounding board has become a trusted asset, guiding me through the nuances of…Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Gasper OkrslarRediscovering Peace: Two Weeks Offline in TexasIn the heart of Texas, I took a break from screens for two weeks to recharge and find some calm. I only used the internet for maps and…Dec 2, 2023Dec 2, 2023
Gasper OkrslarTake notes.For months, my friend and I had engaged in countless conversations about potential business ventures. The excitement was palpable, and the…Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
Gasper OkrslarHow to present terrible slides and still get away with itRemember the last time you had to present something to your boss/management/stakeholder/customer? I bet you had to fit your info into some…Nov 21, 2021Nov 21, 2021
