Coaching
Treat People like Adults
This is my favourite slogan: Treat people like adults, as they are adults… at least most of them. And for those that are not (aka. kids) think about how to foster them to learn and grow on their way to become adults. Repeat. For those adults: On the other hand: Act like an adult! So…
...Self check for your CTC/CEC application
hey Agile Coach! Are you ready for your journey to Certified Agile Coach level? Use this self check for your first feedback loop on your trip: CTC application CEC application
...Story Points or hours?
I was asked: “What do your prefer: estimation with hours or estimation with story points?“ Short answer: I don’t care. Very long answer: The big question is what you make out of it: My focus of estimation (or sizing as it is called in Scrum) is to catalyse conversation. If in a team you have…
...Cheating at School…
Another quote I just stumbled over: *Cheating at School is called Collaboration at Work!* Please please please, dear pupils and students, do not loose your ability to collaborate with your class mates: you will need this skill later! #collaboration
...Difficult team members…
I was asked: „What is your approach to managing difficult team members?“ I recommend to reflect on your own mindset: what does „difficult team members“ mean? How come that you label or judge others in that way? Typically people have a good reason for acting like they do. So, try to be open-minded, try to find…
...Agile Leadership Spiral (Agile Vietnam 2023)
Please find here the pdf of my talk about the Agile Leadership Spiral: Thank you to the organizers for making it happen!
...How long do we need a Scrum Master?
In a training I was asked “How long do you need a Scrum Master?” Let’s just think about FC Bayern München. The well known soccer club. They definitely play world class soccer. What’s your best guess:do they still have a trainer, do they have a coach? Yes, they do. Although they know the rules of soccer.…
...Movie recommendations – about life!
Some movies share some stories for life. I want to share my favorite ones here. Love at first sight This is a beautiful movie about one day in a care home with marvelous scenes and pictures. It makes me appreciate my life and abilities more. Very personal, very touching. Schwarzfahrer (German with English subtitle) I…
...Fun pix
Funny and inspiring pictures I share with you:
...Difficult people.
Story from the Life of an Agile Coach: Repeatedly I am asked •How to deal with different people?” My idea: This is coaching along the Agile Leadership Spirale. #StoryOfAnAgileCoach #DifficultPeople #People #AgileCoaching #AWE #AndWhatElse
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