Psychology

The Myth of the Frequent Job Hopper: the Relationship between Personality Traits and Employment Patterns

Frequent job changes are read as a lack of commitment or social skills. But does the number of jobs on a CV really say anything about personality? A look at what research finds.

Learning

Game On - Innovating Learning with "Scrum Master - The Game"

Can a game give you a glimpse into the work of a Scrum Master? 'Scrum Master - The Game' lets you lead a team through challenges while balancing time, resources and sprint goals. Learning through play.

Psychology

The Unseen Danger of Groupthink

Groupthink creeps unnoticed into the very teams that pride themselves on collaboration. When the wish for harmony silences individual thinking, agile teams lose what makes them good.

Scrum

Is it really done?! The Definition of Done - A core concept that runs throughout the Scrum framework

The Definition of Done looks like a simple checklist. It is the difference between work that seems finished and work that delivers value. A core Scrum concept that deserves more attention.

Psychology

Rethinking Errors - An Unexpected Ally in Innovation and Growth

'Prevention is better than cure' has taught us to fear errors. The price: less learning, less innovation, more stress. What happens when we treat errors as allies instead.

Metrics

Introducing "Days Since Last" Metrics - A Guide to Boosting Team Performance

'Days since last ...' is a simple counter with surprising power. How DSL metrics address dysfunctional team behavior, surface problems early, and drive continuous improvement.

Leadership

Practical tips to help ensure a successful onboarding experience

Onboarding decides whether new hires become part of the culture, especially when it happens remotely. Research-based goals and practical tips for making (virtual) onboarding work.

Learning

Beyond Skimming: Strategies for Improving Comprehension and Retention in Screen Reading

We read on screens all day, and studies show that focus and comprehension suffer, especially with long non-fiction. Strategies to read on screen and still understand and remember.

Leadership

The Agile Leader: How Personality Traits Drive Successful Transformation in Organizations

Many companies strive for agile transformation, but not all approach it well. The personality of leaders plays a significant part. Which traits support transformation, and why.

Productivity

Breaking the Cycle of Work Fragmentation - Neuroergonomic Techniques for Improved Productivity and Reduced Stress

Fragmented work costs around five days of productivity per month and drives stress. A neuroergonomic approach to work design: focus time, fewer initiatives at once, better meetings.

Agile

How to improve the quality of User Stories

Acceptance criteria are the link between a user story and its test cases. A method of up to five steps, based on keywords and a question catalog, for deriving them systematically.

Leadership

Authority in Leadership: Finding the Right Balance Between Control and Empowerment

Authority is not a property of the person in charge. It is negotiated between people who lead and follow voluntarily. On the balance between control and empowerment.