Leadership
We talk to people when they join and when they leave. The long stretch in between is where motivation is won or lost. A structured check-in template that keeps the conversation goal-oriented and human.
Facilitation
Slides as dense as an encyclopedia page? David Phillips' TEDx talk shows how to do better: one message per slide, and contrast and size that guide the eye instead of tiring it.
Tools
Information Architects take a clear stance on AI with iA Writer 7. It matches mine: AI is a sparring partner that complements human thinking, not a replacement. How I build such tools into my writing.
Tools
Back to blogging after a career change, and joining a trend I couldn't resist: the default apps I rely on every day in 2023.
Productivity
Overwhelmed by notes, files and resources? Tiago Forte's 'The PARA Method' is less a filing system than a philosophy for the digital age. A review from my Bookworm shelf.
Productivity
Forget the end result for a moment. The PACT technique by Anne-Laure Le Cunff focuses on output instead of outcome and puts the journey before the destination. A different way to set goals.
Tools
The first tool in My Craftsmen's Corner: Obsidian, a knowledge base on top of plain Markdown files. Why it has become the place where my thoughts, ideas and notes live.
Metrics
Scrum has outgrown software development, and so have its misconceptions. How lean flow metrics help teams measure what matters within the Scrum framework.
Learning
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.
Metrics
'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
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.
Productivity
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.