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The power of not solving all problems

Hey Reader, Today, I want to bring you perspective on something we all face: problems. Should we solve every problem that comes our team’s way? It might surprise you, but the answer isn’t always yes. Some issues are better left alone, at least for a while. Not every problem needs a solution. Sometimes, they just need time. Choosing Your Battles: not every problem is a problem. I can think of at least two types of problems that benefit from our waiting before acting: Temporary Issues: Like a...

8 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader Sometimes it gets annoying how people polarize agility so much. But it’s also an easy way out to just say “it depends” or “the answer is in the middle”. I think one particularly unhelpful polarization in agile has been the output vs outcome one. And I must admit I was there advocating for outcomes for some time, as an early scrum master some 12 years ago and many more years after that. That being said, we should all learn. The world adapts, we adapt. And today I’m here to tell you...

about 1 month ago • 3 min read

Hey Reader, Today’s edition is about an insight for maximizing your effectiveness as an agile coach or consultant. True, Start With Why, Simon Sinek’s book is very famous and very inspiring. Yet what I learned in the business and coaching world is that the single most important thing for results is uncovering what the very next step forward is. And in order to move forward you need to know where to. And this is defined either by desire (towards something) or by pain (away from something). And...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Hey Reader, By now you probably had a couple of sprint planning or maybe even releases done this year and you’re maybe faced with the reality that your team still doesn’t seem to finish all the work they plan. Just like last year! It’s possible to be plagued by this carry over, and this is an insidious problem, as I talked about in the latest YouTube live (link below). But I wanted to talk to you about three strategies around planning that are very specific and were not discussed in the...

2 months ago • 4 min read

Hey Reader, As we set sail into a new year, how about an attempt to navigate the waters of "Balancing Innovation and Stability." The ability to strike this delicate balance is the key to sustained success in the ever-evolving landscape of agility. Why Balancing Innovation and Stability is Crucial Too many people read the book 📘 Lean Startup and think that the reality of companies are supposed to be like that. While that book is an awesome read, it’s more likely your organization is well...

3 months ago • 4 min read

Happy new year Reader!!! I hope you had a well-deserved downtime. We’re kicking off this agile circle taking stock of your skills. 💡 Why is this important? Because most Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters go by as busy as their teams, jumping from problem to problem and do not look at their careers with proactive eyes. In the domain of agile leadership, you are the sum of your actions. Neglecting personal growth means missing out on a tremendous opportunity, as you are your safest canvas to...

4 months ago • 5 min read
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Hey Reader, As the year ends, I’d love to invite you to do a retrospective for what 2023 brought to you and start envisioning 2024. As you can imagine, I do this for my business. But I also love to do it for myself, as far as my personal and career growth are concerned! So, are you in? You can pick your personal life, maybe taking stock specifically of your health, your career, or even of everything together. The only thing that matters is that you get excited about the exercise. Make it...

4 months ago • 4 min read

Hey Reader, This week we wrapped up the Agile Tour Montreal 2023 and while some alumni and some members of the Agile Circle got online tickets, workshops were not part of the online deal. And I stayed mostly on workshops this year! So, I wanted to share with you a standout experience: the workshop hosted by Mija Rabemananjara and Josiane Levesque "The Natural Laws of Human Potential Development Do Exist. They delved into applying Montessori principles in a workplace setting – a unique...

5 months ago • 3 min read

Hiya Reader, First things first! I want to ask if you want to win a chance to get tickets for an awesome agile event. I'm glad you said yes! The Agile Tour Montreal 2023 is around the corner and since my company All Things Agile is one of the sponsors, you get a chance to win a ticket to show up online. The event happens in person here in Montreal, Canada and it's in French and English. It's a huge French event that we are very proud of! But most of keynotes and English presentations will be...

5 months ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, If you were not in the mini-class last week, you probably missed the link to the GROW guide. But as always, I have companion blogs to my videos, so you need not sweat! So first things first, get your GROW guide here. Why consider this quick GROW guide? I personally find that when you are starting with coaching, or when you want to troubleshoot your current coaching abilities, it's undoubtedly one of the best frameworks in existence. GROW is a fantastic coaching model because it's...

6 months ago • 1 min read
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