The Basics of 1:1s
A brief look at the structure of a 1:1 and some of the simple things that you can do to ensure that they are effective.
Empathy
Empathy is one of those things that comes up a lot in conversations about leadership, but what exactly is it and what is so important about it?
Three Questions
A look at three questions that you can ask during your 1:1 sessions with your team members, that will move you and your team forward
Year In Review (2018)
A look back at 2018 to see what went well, what didn't go so well and what I'm working towards
Extreme Story Slicing (Part 2)
A continuation on how we can ensure that we have good user stories and how we can actually go about slicing them up.
Extreme Story Slicing (Part 1)
A introspective look at how we can slice and break down user stories and the benefits that come with it.
Goooaaallls!
In this fast-paced way of life that we live, some people may find it hard to focus on all the goals that they have set for themselves. I came across an article recently
Thinking About The Hiring Process
A brief look at the hiring process and the ways in which it is broken, as well as some steps in which you can try to improve on it.
Maintaining Results
Recently, at my current project, we have been going on a journey to make impactful, sustainable improvements to the team and the way we work. This has mainly been facilitated through sprint retrospectives
Effective Feedback (Part 2)
As a leader, giving feedback is absolutely crucial. In this two part post we look at some of the ways to give effective feedback.
Effective Feedback (Part 1)
As a leader, giving feedback is absolutely crucial. In this two part post we look at some of the ways to give effective feedback.
Reflections on Retrospectives
Sometimes retrospectives fall into the realm of time wasting rituals. Join me as I take a look at how we can get things back on track again.