How to Talk to Your Boss: Communication Tips for Agilists
Let’s face it: communication is key for any project. But it’s especially important when you’re working with Agile teams and methods.
As a Scrum Master, project manager or leader of Agile teams, you need to make sure you and your boss are on the same page. How do you do that? Here are some strategies to help you bridge the gap and build a better relationship with your leadership:
Ready to learn more? Keep reading…
Speak Their Language
Leadership usually looks at projects all through a strategic lens, focusing on the results that usually impacts the organization’s bottom line. So, to communicate effectively, you need to show how your team’s goals match the big picture goals and objectives of the organization.
As a result, I recommend showing your organization how your team’s efforts can lead to happier customers, and ability to generate revenue, better security, and the ultimate end result, a stronger reputation?
I would also recommend to using measurable indicators to prove the value your team adds to the company.
Listen Actively
Listening actively is key to understanding the perspective of leadership, which is essential for addressing their…