We talked about the WHYs of Post It notes in the earlier post. I have used this simple tool many different ways in my quest to transform organizations to deliver value. I have used Post It notes as my ‘Swiss Knife’, bending it in many different ways to meet my needs as an Enterprise Transformation Coach. For… Continue reading PostIt for taking notes
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PostIt as a Yellow Card
In this series of Blog posts on 5 unique uses of PostIt notes, so far we talked about using Post It for Doodling and Visual note taking. Let’s talk about another unique way to use it. In the (controlled) chaotic world of Agile, we are always looking for ways to have everyone participate in the ongoing discussions… Continue reading PostIt as a Yellow Card
#makeTheShift: Start using MMPs and MVIs
Too long we have used the terminologies such as Projects and Phases. It’s time to make the shift! Let’s overhaul our dictionary and start using terminologies such as MVPs and MVIs. Why such a big fuss about terminology itself? The terminology, the words we use influence our actions. The words that we use to describe things,… Continue reading #makeTheShift: Start using MMPs and MVIs
#makeTheShift: Start Creating VALUE
#makeTheShift – Finishing Work and Start Creating Value Too often we have too many things ‘in flight‘. With the computers in our palms and pockets, we are taking multi-tasking to the extreme! Start this new year with a promise to yourself: Promise not to start more work. Instead, shift the focus on finishing the work and… Continue reading #makeTheShift: Start Creating VALUE
Unlearn What You Have Learned
In the Star Wars movie The Empire Strikes Back when Luke Skywalker tries unsuccessfully to rescue his X-wing fighter from the swamp and gives up, Jedi Master Yoda has these words of wisdom for him: [callout] Do or Do not, there is no try! You must unlearn what you have learned! [/callout] Scrum is no different!… Continue reading Unlearn What You Have Learned