Coaching Scrum
Become More Productive. Do. Less.
An index of Michael Vizdos's weekly 'Focus. #deliver' LinkedIn newsletter — one actionable tip every week to help you increase productivity by doing less.
Your Retrospectives Are Pointless — Until You Apply This 1 Simple Rule
The one common mistake silently draining energy from Scrum retrospectives: trying to fix too many things at once. Commit to just one actionable improvement instead.
Communication Preferences Matter When Implementing Scrum
How many times have you 'reached out' and not gotten a response? A real example of one person's communication preferences, and why your team's preferences aren't yours.
You Suck and That Makes Me Sad — Ken Schwaber Quote
A real email exchange with a CSM training alumnus worried about sprint burn-downs — and why the answer starts with 'you are not alone.'
Receiving Feedback When Implementing Scrum
Two words that make receiving feedback dramatically easier on any Scrum Team — and why saying them isn't about being passive.
Onboarding New Team Members: Be Intentional
Onboarding new team members needs to be intentional. Learn how the Tuckman Model (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning) applies every time your team changes.
Are You Present When You Are Present On An Agile Scrum Team?
Being 'in' a meeting and being present are two different things. What does checking out really cost you, your team, and your organization?
Listen: A Key To Success When Implementing Scrum.
Listening is important. Mike Vizdos (creator of the Scrum Cartoon Series) examines why listening — more than speaking — is vital when Implementing Scrum.