The Value of Not Having a Plan
Join us to find out how you can use improvisation to benefit your business, and why Squirrel would prefer to travel to Mars in a starship, not a rocket.
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Learn How Difficult Conversations Unlock Successful Digital, Agile, Devops and Lean Transformations
Coaching on Strength, Part 1
An article by Atul Gawande inspires us to reflect on why you might need a coach for things you are already good at.
Imperfect Indicators
We discuss how to set "imperfect indicators" to measure your progress—or lack thereof!
When Software is Done
We reflect on when software can be used without further development and how "software doneness" affects processes and measurements.
Organizing for Outcomes, with Jon Smart
Join Jeffrey and guest Jon Smart as he explains the link between the outcomes we're getting and how we organize, and how we can get better outcomes.
Argue for Your Innovation Budget, with Randy Shoup
Join Jeffrey and guest Randy Shoup as he explains how to avoid "nickel and dime" conversations.
Spend Your Daily Change Budget, with Dominica Degrandis
Join Jeffrey and guest Dominica Degrandis as she shares her expertise in making systemic improvements stick.
Governance Like You Mean It, with Bill Bensing
Join Jeffrey and guest Bill Bensing to learn about governance theater and automating away bullshit.
Burn Your Maps (but Make them First), with David Anderson
Join Jeffrey and guest David Anderson to learn about Wardley Mapping. Not so you have the map, but so you can throw it away.
Predictability vs Productivity in Meetings
Join Jeffrey with guests Pascal Dufour & Ronald Doelen, recorded live at CITCON.
Estimates - A Productive Argument, Part II
Following from last week, we discuss the value and risks of estimates when it comes time for a retrospective.
Estimates - A Productive Argument, Part I
Inspired by our productive disagreement last week, we discuss the beneftis and perils of estimates, particularly if they become known outside the team.