From the Field
Weekly notes for managers stuck in the Vise, teams tired of mistaking motion for progress, and anyone who’s sat through a meeting wondering where the energy in the room just went.
Here’s the question…
Today, I am going to be bravely honest: it has been a too long since I took the time to invest in myself with some reading and reflection time. Yes, I know… Shame on me! Everyone can, and…
Read more →Happy National Ballpoint Pen Day
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Read more →Whatcha been doing lately?
Oh what a loaded question, right? So much going on in the last month or so. So many ways to answer that question! We can think of a leader’s time and energy being split into 4…
Read more →Change is hard…
I’m not going to lie – I woke up this morning feeling a little depressed and worn thin. North Carolina is on day 23 of our “Stay at Home” order – with other places being “cooped…
Read more →Happy National Read A Road Map Day
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No time like the present to BE agile!
Before I say anything else – I sincerely hope that all of you, your families and friends are all healthy and safe. I know that this is a trying time for folks for a lot of…
Read more →Dear Agile Marketing Leader…
I’m not going to lie – I’m super proud of (and very fond of) our agile marketers. To a person these are some of the most customer focused, creative, passionate people I’ve ever had the pleasure…
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The 3 Es: A Worthy Balancing Act
If you’ve been coached by me or any of the marketing coaches, you’ve no doubt heard us talk about the concept of the 3 Es – and why they create the feeling of speed. The 3 Es articulate a…
Read more →If your agile team events are meetings – you’re doing it wrong!
Hello agile teammates! Can I get real with you for a minute? I want to share something that really gets my dander up… I don’t know about you, but when I hear folks refer to our…
Read more →“Agiling in place” – Tales from agile managers
One of my favorite responsibilities is facilitating the Agile Leader Onboarding sessions. In these events – I get to talk to managers and leaders about the agile values and principles, how agile frameworks add value, and…
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