Craftsmen's Corner
In September there were some career changes that took me away from the blogging routine for a while. But here I am again, ready to fill this space with new thoughts and ideas. The last few months have been a journey. Amidst the challenges and opportunities of my professional role
Knowledge Kingdom
✂️TL;DR: A true SAFe feature encapsulates business value, technical considerations, and stakeholder feedback. It's the sweet spot that ensures both technical soundness and true value delivery. The intersection of agile methods and organizational psychology has always fascinated me. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) works at this nexus
Toolbox Treasures
The PARA MethodTry the simple system for organizing your digital life in seconds. Stop wasting time looking for information and gain greater focus on what matters most. In a world saturated with a constant influx of digital information, how often do we find ourselves overwhelmed? The struggle to keep up
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It's a brave new world we live in. Digitalization has erased the clear lines that once separated our work and personal lives. This phenomenon, which psychologists call "extended work-related availability,"[1] has led to a spillover of work tasks into personal life and vice versa. This
Toolbox Treasures
In the vast landscape of goal-setting strategies, I stumbled upon a technique that you have probably never heard of. Known as the PACT Goals Technique, it emphasizes the journey over the destination, focusing on the output of tasks rather than the outcome. This goal setting technique was created by Anne-Laure
Sandbox Thoughts
In today's dynamic work culture, a common belief distorts our perception of productivity: equating time spent working with productivity. But is this a fair and practical measure? The Fallacy of Face Time "Face time", the amount of time an employee is visibly working during regular business
Toolbox Treasures
Welcome to "My Craftsmen's Corner," a series in which I share the tools that have become my allies in the journey of knowledge and discovery. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a tool that has transformed my world of thoughts and ideas: Obsidian.
Operative/Frameworks
Today, we are taking a journey through the fascinating world of project management. Our objective? To challenge conventional wisdom, debunk ingrained misconceptions, and unlock the transformative power of lean flow metrics within the Scrum framework. This exploration is not limited to a single industry; these principles can be applied to
Knowledge Kingdom
As we navigate the maze of the 21st century workplace, one element that consistently emerges as essential is appreciation. Too often trapped in the rigid structures of annual performance reviews or a symbolic employee of the month award, appreciation is due for a radical transformation. The rising tide of agile
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Life is a constant ebb and flow of change - a philosophy that applies to our professional lives as well. Yet within the confines of the corporate world, job changes are often viewed with suspicion. How often have you heard the term "job hopper" used in a negative
Toolbox Treasures
If I told you that you could get a glimpse into the world of Scrum Mastering with a game, would you be intrigued? I was, and that's why I'm pleased to introduce you to "Scrum Master - The Game", an exciting creation by Infinity
Knowledge Kingdom
In my quest to understand the interplay between leadership and team dynamics, I have tackled the phenomenon of "groupthink". Ironically, this concept often creeps unnoticed into agile teams, which are usually celebrated for their commitment to adaptability and collaboration. The Invisible Threat of Groupthink Introduced by William H.