Coaching Scrum
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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.
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Your Retrospectives Are Pointless — Until You Apply This 1 Simple Rule
The mistake silently draining energy from Scrum retrospectives: trying to fix too many things at once. Commit to one actionable improvement instead.
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Communication Preferences Matter When Implementing Scrum
How many times have you 'reached out' and gotten no response? A real example of one person's communication preferences — and why yours aren't your team's.
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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.'
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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.
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Onboarding New Team Members: Be Intentional
Onboarding needs to be intentional. How the Tuckman Model — Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning — applies every time your team changes.
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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?
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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.