Fresh Thoughts
And some old favourites
Addressing the Agile Elephants in the Room
What is there about Agile that hasn’t already been said? Lots, actually, but much of it is “elephant in the room” stuff. We know it’s there, and it’s probably big, but we pretend not to see it. Maybe it’s time to start talking about it.
Being Wrong – Part Two
There are lots of reasons, both innate and learned, that trick our brains into thinking we’re right when we’re not, that we’re smarter than we are and that our good decisions are based on talent and our bad outcomes based on luck. So, what can we do about it.
Being Wrong – Part One
What if not knowing is OK? What if it’s good to be a little unsure? Curiosity and an appetite for experimentation are fundamental in Agile work practice. What if we acted as if we believe that? What if the smartest – and most Agile – thing we can do is give up our need to be smart?
So you Think you can Telework – Part Three – A Rant?
What worries me is my certainty that some business people, watching work groups make this ‘remote work thing’ actually work, are thinking, “Hey, this ‘remote work thing’ actually works; let’s keep it going.
So you think you can telework – Part Two -Tools (sort of)
My email and Twitter feeds are generously sprinkled with messages from tool vendors and consultants pitching their solutions to this new challenge of Working From Home (WFH). I want to scream.
So you think you can telework? Part One
As businesses scramble to get set up with communication and collaboration tech tools to keep the wheels of industry turning, I thought I’d write a series of posts to share what I’ve learned in 26 years of working, teaching and learning from a computer connection.
Rebranding Facilitation: Let’s call it “Decision Making, Effective Communication and Awesome Teamwork for Any Workplace.”
Facilitation is much more interesting and valuable than people recognize. Maybe that’s because, when done well, it’s almost invisible.
Can we talk? Getting back to conversation – Part 2
Face-to-face communication is the most powerful business tool we will ever have. So why don’t we use it more often? Or more effectively? Or more consciously?
Can we talk? Getting back to conversation – Part 1
Ten years ago, my writing and conference talks were filled with predictions that conversation would be the Next Big Thing. I was so wrong. But I don’t think it’s too late.