Reading Time: 6 minutesOver the years I have worked with many different teams, in different organisations and with very different challenges. Despite those differences, I keep coming back to one simple observation: teams work better when they have a shared understanding of why they exist, what they want to achieve and how they Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn organizations, a great deal of time and energy is spent on improving performance. New processes are designed, different ways of working are introduced, technology is implemented, and responsibilities are clarified. All of these efforts are valuable in their own right, yet they do not always lead to the results Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, organizations rely heavily on Agile frameworks such as Scrum to deliver value quickly and effectively. At the heart of these frameworks are two crucial roles: the Product Owner and the Scrum Master. Both are responsible for guiding teams, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring that Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesMost teams are busy. Sprints are full. Backlogs are packed. Roadmaps look impressive. And still… the impact is often unclear. That’s the trap: we celebrate output, while we hope for outcome. Output is what we deliver Output is the visible result of work. Features shipped Stories completed Tickets closed Releases Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery now and then, I come across the word Agility outside my usual Agile bubble. If you’ve ever seen a Border Collie fly through a tunnel, leap over bars, and slalom like lightning, you know: that’s agility. But it’s not the agility we talk about in business. In fact, it’s Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesDoes everyone in your family or in-laws always sit in the same spot at the dinner table or in the living room by the TV? If so, you’ll definitely recognize this phenomenon. People love routine and familiarity. This applies at home, but also at work. As a new colleague, in Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow big is your backlog? Is it a very long list of very different items? Or perhaps a collection of multiple products or even teams? In my experience the backlog can become an impediment. When the backlog isn’t transient, it can cause headaches, delays, conflicts and possible confusion. When it Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutesRecently I read the book “Socrates on Sneakers” by Elke Wiss. A philosophical guide to asking good questions. The book is basically written around Socratic conversation principle. A Socratic conversation, also known as a Socratic dialogue, is a form of discussion in which participants engage in a back-and-forth exchange of Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, I conducted a fun Lego Retrospective and in this article, I will share my insights. Learn how to build a strong team by becoming a Brickmaster yourself through the use of Lego in the workplace. Sprint Retrospective The Sprint Retrospective is a crucial event in the Scrum framework, held Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesOne of my favorite statements: Scrum Masters aren’t session facilitators. I love it. Because many people frown when I say this. “What do you mean Wim? In my team, the Scrum Master is always facilitating sessions.” Me: Why? “Well, it has always been like this. And to be honest, the Read more