Happy Friday,Big news!I'm partnering with Esther Derby to host a webinar on how to ensure your next job is the right fit. It's free and we'd love for you to join. You can sign up here. We'll cover what research says about satisfaction, how to turn th...
Happy FridayThere is a funny phenomenon that happens for me, so maybe it does for you too—the busier I get, the more inspired I get. It's like a cruel joke where I get excited to do something when I haven't got the time to deal with it.I'm adjusting...
Happy Friday,Sometimes, someone telling you about a book is better than reading it. Sometimes. In my case, several years ago, a Scrum Master had recently finished the book "When" by Daniel Pink and told me all about it, and his summary has stuck with...
Happy Friday,I'm a fan of rituals and habits. There is comfort in knowing that you have something reliable that works. The tough thing is building rituals and knowing that they're effective. So I'll give a few tried and tested examples here.Checklist...
Everyone wants great teams, but did you know that they'll quit if you aren't careful? In this article you'll learn what drives great teams to new jobs and how you can stop it.
Happy Friday,At the bottom of this newsletter is a link to one of my recent YouTube videos where I'm working on some hives. If you go to a channel, you'll see a very short follow-up video showing the aftermath.You can say a lot about what makes a gre...
Does innovation come at the cost of stability? How do you manage performance when you're doing something new? Welcome to the innovation paradox and what you can do about it.
Everyone is excited about AI and what it can do to automate our lives, but I want to caution everyone about believing the hype. I will break down the strenghts and critical weaknesses of LLMs and how to make the most of them so you don't get burned.
Build vs buy is a challenging decision, but when we want to build because an incident left a bad taste we need to do a risk assessment. Thankfully the movie Fight Club teaches this accurately and you can learn too and avoid costly mistakes.
Miscommunication cripples productivity in groups. In this article you'll learn the root causes of miscommunication and effective countermeasures to stay productuve.
Horizon plans are a lightweight tool to communicate long-term strategic goals. In this article I will break down how to build, use, and update them so you can communicate more strategically and adapt more quickly.
Unlock the power of a self-managed team! Discover the definition, benefits, and strategies for fostering autonomy and effective self-management in your team.
