https://youtu.be/hUx6iVdcm-I Q: We talk a lot about product innovation, but why now during this crisis? A: There is an adage - you are either growing or dying. Organizations that are stagnant right now or going into “survival mode” may not make it. They may slightly come back but will be behind the innovation curve. Other … Continue reading Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Products
Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Leaders
https://youtu.be/CCjWTW7p9Rs Following up on the teams conversation, leadership is changing as well. From middle managers to others in organizations. Q: How do you think the role of manager and leader has changed? A: Definitely more of counselor and mentor coming to the surface rather than a task assigner.We have relegated middle management to a place … Continue reading Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Leaders
Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Teams
https://youtu.be/bP15XU-8AxU Hey folks! Above is just a quick snippet video that we threw together last week. Maybe it helps someone? Q: We all know the challenges of remote workforce, but what are the top 3 challenges that have surfaced during this most recent pandemic? A. Lack of Trust brought on by limited transparency pre-COVIDCoordination challenges … Continue reading Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Teams
Leading Remote Teams
https://youtu.be/-poDra-xafw We are all trying to cope with working from home! At MATRIX, we are continuing to serve and help our clients in this time of crisis. And while I hate video, it is one of the best ways to communicate. Hope this helps someone out there.
Homegrown Agile: E and the Schooling from Home Scenario
It's day 9 of "schooling from home." Yes, that is what they are calling it. My oldest is sort of in heaven - M is reading books, doing university work remotely, meeting with counselors from the safety, comfort, and security of her suite. L is recuperating from a spill on her skateboard (she is going through a skater girl phase, which yes I approve of!) and taking care of business. But E. The brilliant, scientific, inventive, witty, thoughtful 16 year-old soon-to-be man is struggling with this responsibility; with being self-managed and self-organized.
